If you use Hostinger Email and wish to set up your mailbox on the default Mail application on your Mac or iOS devices, make sure that:
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You have created an email account with Hostinger Email
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Your domain is pointed to Hostinger
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The correct Hostinger Email MX records are added to your domain’s DNS zone
Then, proceed with the steps below 👇
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Go to Settings > Apps > Mail > Accounts
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Click on > Add Account.
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Tap Other

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Enter:
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Name (your display name)
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Email address (your Hostinger email)
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Password (email password)
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Description (any label)
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Tap Next.
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Select IMAP (recommended) and fill in these settings:
Incoming Mail Server
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Host Name: imap.hostinger.com
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Username: your full email address
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Password: your email password
Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP)
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Host Name: smtp.hostinger.com
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Username: your full email address
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Password: your email password
It should look like this:

👉 Important! The Username and Password fields must be filled even if labeled optional.

4. Tap Next, wait for verification, then tap Save.

Troubleshooting
If something doesn’t work:
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Double-check the server settings.
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Make sure SSL/TLS is selected.
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Confirm the email and password are correct. If you’re not sure, please try changing it How to reset a Hostinger Email mailbox password.
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Check if your domain’s DNS (MX and SPF records) is properly set Hostinger Email MX records.