NIC eMail as IMAP account - Apple Mail Client
Steps to Configure NIC eMail in Apple Mail Client
For best results, ensure that you have a good internet connection when you configure the account.
Note
IMAP/POP feature is not available for your account. To enable, reach out your Delegated/Department Administrator.
- Make sure that IMAP Access is enabled in the NIC eMail interface. (Login to https://mail.gov.in/ >> Settings >> Mail Accounts >> IMAP Access >> Enable IMAP Access by clicking the checkbox).
- Open your Mac Mail application.
- Select Mail >> Accounts >> Click the + icon in the bottom right, to add a new account.
- Choose Other Mail Account, skipping the default options provided.
- Specify your preferred Display Name, eMail Address of your NIC eMail account and your password.
- Click Sign In, and provide the configurations details manually.
- In the next screen, select the Account Type, and the Incoming and Outgoing server details as given below:
- User Name: Your complete NIC eMail address
- Password: NIC eMail account password
- Account Type: IMAP
- Incoming Mail Server: imap.mgovcloud.in
- Outgoing Mail Server: smtp.mgovcloud.in
- Click Sign In.
- Apple Mail verifies the account details and maps the server details for the account.
- The account will get created based on the server details provided. The folders and the emails in the account will be synced with the Mac Mail client.
Note
For organizations using SAML authentication, the users need to generate and use the Application Specific Password to configure NIC Mail as an IMAP/POP account in other email clients.
Troubleshooting Mac Mail Configuration
Authentication Errors:
- In case you get authentication errors, check your IMAP Status. If IMAP Status is disabled, Enable IMAP and try again.
- In case you are a part of an organization, the administrator may have restricted access via IMAP to your account. Contact your email administrator for details.
Connection Errors:
- Often connection errors happen when the server details are incorrect.
- Check if the Incoming and SMTP Server names are correct.
- Check if SSL is turned on for Incoming Server and the port number is 993.
- To check if the port number is correct, go to Mail >> Settings >> Accounts
- Uncheck Automatically Manage Connection Settings.
- Check if the SSL is turned on for the SMTP server, and that the Outgoing Port Number is right.
- Ensure that the Port Number is 465, SSL is checked, and click Save.
