TalkTalk Mail
SSL/TLS for incoming mail, STARTTLS for outgoing mail
Incoming mail (IMAP)
- Server
mail.talktalk.net- Port
993
Outgoing mail (SMTP)
- Server
smtp.talktalk.net- Port
587
Patriot MailHelp
TalkTalk Mail IMAP Settings and Setup
TalkTalk Mail works with Patriot Mail and any other email app using your mail password. That includes old Tiscali, Pipex, Onetel and LineOne addresses, which TalkTalk now looks after. Note the incoming server name starts with mail, not imap.
Server settings
What to enter, if an app asks you
Patriot Mail fills these in for you. They are here for any other app that asks, and so you can check what you were given.
Before you start
What is different about TalkTalk Mail
Worth knowing
The server name starts with mail
TalkTalk's incoming server is mail.talktalk.net. An app that guesses imap.talktalk.net will not connect, so enter it by hand if you are setting up somewhere else.
Worth knowing
Use the encrypted connection
Ask for SSL on the incoming connection and port 993. The older unencrypted port still appears in old instructions, and there is no reason to use it.
Step by step
How to connect TalkTalk Mail
1
Enter your address
Open Patriot Mail, choose Add account, and type your full TalkTalk address.
2
Enter your password
Enter the password you use to read your TalkTalk mail. The server names are filled in for you.
3
If it does not connect
If it is refused, sign in to your mail on the TalkTalk website to confirm the password, then try once more.
Common questions
TalkTalk Mail and Patriot Mail
What are the IMAP settings for TalkTalk Mail?
mail.talktalk.net on port 993 with SSL for incoming mail, and smtp.talktalk.net on port 587 for outgoing mail. Your username is your full email address, whether it ends in talktalk.net, tiscali.co.uk or another TalkTalk address.
Which TalkTalk password does an email app need?
Your TalkTalk Mail password is the one you use to read your mail on the TalkTalk website, which may not be the same as your My TalkTalk account password. An email app needs the mail one.
Can I still use my TalkTalk address if I left TalkTalk?
Yes, as long as the mailbox is still open. A TalkTalk address kept after leaving TalkTalk works in an email app with the same settings.
Does this work for my Tiscali or Pipex address?
Yes. TalkTalk looks after old Tiscali, Pipex, Onetel and LineOne addresses, such as tiscali.co.uk and pipex.com. They use the same settings, and Patriot Mail fills them in for you.
Will connecting TalkTalk to Patriot Mail change my address?
No. Patriot Mail connects to the TalkTalk mailbox you already have, so your address stays the same and your mail stays with TalkTalk.
Keep your TalkTalk Mail address
Patriot Mail connects the mailbox you already have. Your address does not change, your mail stays with TalkTalk Mail, and it is free to use.
Related guides
Other resources
Virgin Media Mail
The other big British provider, which needs an app password rather than your own.
Read about Virgin MediaSky email
Sky mail runs on Yahoo's systems, and some accounts are asked for an app password.
Read about SkyAll provider settings
Server names and ports for every provider Patriot Mail connects, in one place.
Open IMAP GuideHelp center
Setup guides for the other providers, and answers to the questions people ask most.
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