Starting January 2026, Gmail will discontinue support for Gmailify and POP connections. This affects how you access your Hostinger email through Gmail. This article explains what’s changing and how to continue using your Hostinger email in the Gmail app.
What is changing in Gmail
Starting January 2026, Gmail will no longer support:
- Gmailify: the feature that applies Gmail’s spam protection and inbox organization to third-party email accounts like Hostinger
- POP connections: the “Check mail from other accounts” option in Gmail on your computer
These changes help Gmail provide more secure and current options to access your messages.
How this affects Hostinger email users
If you currently use Gmailify or POP to check your Hostinger email in Gmail, here’s what changes:
- On desktop/computer: You will no longer be able to access your Hostinger email through Gmail’s browser interface
- On mobile: You can continue accessing your Hostinger email by adding your account to the Gmail mobile app using IMAP
- You won’t lose any emails already synced to Gmail
What you lose with Gmailify discontinuation
After January 2026, you won’t be able to get these Gmail-specific features applied to your Hostinger email:
- Gmail’s spam protection
- Better email notifications on mobile
- Inbox categories
- Faster search with advanced search operators
However, you’ll still be able to read and send emails from your Hostinger account within the Gmail app using a standard IMAP connection.
Solution — Add your Hostinger email to Gmail app using IMAP
To continue accessing your Hostinger email through Gmail after January 2026, you need to add your Hostinger email account to the Gmail mobile app using IMAP.
NOTES:
- IMAP is enabled by default for all Hostinger email accounts.
- If you’re already using IMAP to access your Hostinger email in Gmail, you don’t need to make any changes.
For step-by-step instructions on how to add your Hostinger email to the Gmail app, see: How to set up Hostinger email on Gmail for Android/iOS.
Where to find your Hostinger IMAP settings
If you need your Hostinger email IMAP settings for the Gmail app setup:
- Log in to hPanel.
- Go to Emails → Email Accounts.
- Click Manage next to your email account.
- Under Email Access Details, you’ll find:
- IMAP server address
- IMAP port (993)
- SMTP server address
- SMTP port (465)
- Security type (SSL/TLS)
Use these settings when adding your Hostinger email account to the Gmail app.
Alternative — Use a dedicated email client
If you prefer full email management features without Gmailify limitations, consider using a dedicated email client:
Recommended email clients:
- Thunderbird (desktop)
- Outlook (desktop and mobile)
- Apple Mail (Mac and iOS)
- Native email apps on Android
These email clients support IMAP and provide full email management capabilities.
Frequently asked questions
Will I lose emails already imported from my Hostinger account?
No. All messages synced to Gmail before January 2026 will remain in your Gmail inbox.
Can I still use my Hostinger email in the Gmail app after January 2026?
Yes. You can continue using your Hostinger email in the Gmail mobile app by adding your account using IMAP access.
What’s the difference between POP and IMAP?
- POP: downloads emails to your device and can remove them from the server
- IMAP: syncs emails between the server and your devices, keeping everything up to date across all devices
IMAP is recommended for accessing your Hostinger email on multiple devices.
Do I need to do anything if I already access my Hostinger email through IMAP in Gmail?
No. If you’re already using IMAP, you don’t need to make any changes. Only users currently using Gmailify or POP need to switch to IMAP.
Can I still check my Hostinger email from Gmail on my computer?
No. Gmail’s desktop/browser version does not support IMAP for external email accounts. After January 2026, you will no longer be able to access your Hostinger email through Gmail on your computer. You’ll need to use either:
- The Gmail mobile app (supports IMAP)
- A dedicated email client like Thunderbird or Outlook
That’s it! You now know how to continue accessing your Hostinger email after Gmail discontinues Gmailify and POP support in January 2026.