Telenet Mail
SSL/TLS for incoming mail, STARTTLS for outgoing mail
Incoming mail (IMAP)
- Server
imap.telenet.be- Port
993
Outgoing mail (SMTP)
- Server
smtp.telenet.be- Port
587
Patriot MailHelp
Telenet Email IMAP Settings and Setup
Telenet email works with Patriot Mail and any other email app using your normal Telenet password. There is nothing to switch on first.
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 Telenet Mail
Worth knowing
Your Telenet password is the one to use
The password you use for Telenet webmail works in an email app. There is no separate mail password and no app password to create.
Worth knowing
Outgoing mail uses port 587
Ask for 587 with an encrypted connection. The unencrypted ports in older instructions are not worth using.
Step by step
How to connect Telenet Mail
1
Enter your address
Choose Add account and type your full telenet.be address.
2
Enter your password
Use your Telenet password. The server names are filled in for you.
3
If it does not connect
Confirm the servers read imap.telenet.be and smtp.telenet.be, and that the connection is encrypted.
Common questions
Telenet Mail and Patriot Mail
What are the IMAP settings for Telenet email?
imap.telenet.be on port 993 with SSL for incoming mail, and smtp.telenet.be on port 587 for outgoing mail. Your username is your full email address.
Do I need to switch anything on in Telenet first?
No. IMAP is available on a Telenet mailbox without changing any setting.
Do I need an app password for Telenet?
No. Your Telenet password works in an email app.
Will connecting Telenet to Patriot Mail change my address?
No. Patriot Mail connects to the mailbox you already have, so your address stays the same and your mail stays with Telenet.
Keep your Telenet Mail address
Patriot Mail connects the mailbox you already have. Your address does not change, your mail stays with Telenet Mail, and it is free to use.
Related guides
Other resources
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The Dutch provider whose email password is not the same as its website password.
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Read about KPNAll 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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