Generate an app password
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Sign in to Zoho
Go to Zoho Accounts and sign in.
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Create an app password
Open Security → App Passwords, create a new password, and copy it.
IMAP / SMTP server settings
- Username: Full Zoho email address
- Password: App password
Free and paid plans use the same servers. For custom domain mail (e.g.
@yourdomain.com), confirm your domain is verified in Zoho.Frequently asked questions
Does Zoho Free work with IMAP?
Does Zoho Free work with IMAP?
Yes — Zoho Mail’s free tier supports IMAP/SMTP. Enable IMAP in Zoho Mail Settings → Mail Accounts → IMAP Access before connecting.
Why is my IMAP login failing?
Why is my IMAP login failing?
Zoho requires an app-specific password if you have 2FA enabled (recommended). Generate it in Zoho Accounts → Security → App Passwords and use that instead of your login password.
Does it support custom domains hosted on Zoho?
Does it support custom domains hosted on Zoho?
Yes — use your custom-domain email address (e.g.
you@yourcompany.com) as the username with the standard imap.zoho.com / smtp.zoho.com hosts. Confirm the domain is verified in Zoho.