GMX Mail: Activate SSL encryption

With this practical tip, you will be able to easily activate SSL encryption on your GMX mail account.

SSL encryption for GMX on Windows 8 mail

Of course, you can set up SSL for GMX-Mail on any email client, smartphone and tablet. Our example shows the setup in Windows 8 - Mail and in the picture gallery you will find the steps illustrated.

1. Open the Mail app in Windows 8 and move the mouse to the lower right corner. Click on "Settings".
2. Click on "Accounts" and select your GMX account.
3. Scroll down to the setting "Incoming server" and enter the following values: Port (incoming server): 993, server requires SSL (incoming server): Yes, port (outgoing server): 587, server requires SSL (outgoing server): No. Check the box "Use the same user name and password to send and receive emails".
4. SSL is now activated for your GMX account with Windows 8 - Mail.

The step-by-step instructions for other devices can be found on the GMX page. Another practical tip will tell you how to set up SSL encryption in Outlook.

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Select settings.

Select accounts and GMX account.

Make SSL settings.