Enabling Encryption for IONOS Email in Android

In this article, we'll show you how to enable encryption (SSL/TLS) for IONOS email accounts on your Android device.

Enabling Encryption in the Gmail App

To enable encryption (SSL/TLS) in the Gmail app, do the following:

  • Launch the Gmail app.

  • Tap the icon with the three horizontal lines in the upper-left corner.

  • Tap Settings.

  • Tap on the account you have set up.

  • Tap Incoming settings.

  • In the Security Type list, select  SSL/TLS.

  • Make sure that port 993 is entered in the Port field.

  • Tap Done.

  • Tap Outgoing settings.

  • In the Security type list, select SSL/TLS.

  • Make sure that port 465 is set in the Port field.

  • Tap Done.

Enabling Encryption in the Samsung Email App

  • Launch the Email app.

  • Tap on the three dashes in the upper left corner.

  • To open the settings, tap the gear in the upper right corner.

  • Tap on the account you have set up.

  • Scroll down to the Server Settings menu item and tap it.

  • Select SSL from the Security type list.

  • Make sure that port 993 is entered in the Port field.

  • Scroll to the Outgoing Server section.

  • In the Security Type list, select SSL.

  • Make sure that port 587 is set in the SSL field.

  • Tap Sign in.