In addition to using the Yandex.Mail web interface (https://mail.yandex.com), you can also work with your messages using various desktop email clients.



Configure IMAP-based client


When using the IMAP protocol, the email client syncs with the server and saves the structure of folders in your mailbox. Messages that you send from the email client will be saved both on your computer and on the server, and you can access them from various devices.

Enable IMAP protocol before configuring your email client:


  1. Select Email clients.
  2. Enable the From imap.yandex.ru server via IMAP option.
  3. Save the changes.

To set up an email client for the IMAP protocol, you need to specify the following:

Incoming mail
  • mail server address : imap.yandex.com
  • connection security : SSL
  • port : 993
Outgoing mail
  • mail server address : smtp.yandex.com
  • connection security : SSL
  • port : 465


For access to the mail server, provide your full email address and password.


Configure POP3-based client


When using the POP3 protocol, all messages from the folders that you select in the menu Settings Email clients will be saved by the mail client on your computer in the Inbox. If necessary, you can set up filters in the email client to automatically move messages to the desired folders. Messages you send will only be saved on your computer.


Enable POP3 protocol before configuring your email client:

  1. In Yandex.Mail web interface (https://mail.yandex.com), Open the Settings menu:
  2. Select Email clients.
  3. Enable the From pop.yandex.ru server via POP3 option.
  4. Save the changes.


To set up a mail client for the POP3 protocol, you must specify the following:

Incoming mail
  • mail server address: pop.yandex.com
  • connection security: SSL
  • port: 995
Outgoing mail
  • mail server address: smtp.yandex.com
  • connection security: SSL
  • port: 465
For access to the mail server, provide your full email address and password.