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Im trying to get my free GMX mail to sync using IMAP to my WP7. I am using my username and password as you would expect and:

Incoming Server: imap.gmx.com:993:1 I have also tried ..:143 (so without SSL) and I have deselected/selected the SSL options under advanced for each. I have also tried with imap.gmx.co.uk and just plain address with no port number.

It appears as though I am the only one having this trouble, all Google Search's reveal are instructions for setting generic devices.

I managed to get POP working, but would prefer IMAP.

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    You asked a very specific question. I only can say that I am currently using Windows Phone with IMAP and Exchange accounts. – Vitor Canova Feb 2 '13 at 11:36
  • IMAP is a GMX premium feature. Did you upgraded your account? – Marcel Janus Jul 2 '14 at 11:48
  • @MarcelJanus No, not for the .co.uk version at least. What version are you on? – tim.baker Jul 3 '14 at 11:34
  • @tim.baker I looked in the German FAQ – Marcel Janus Jul 3 '14 at 11:54
  • @MarcelJanus ... then I guess it must be for the German version of GMX. Either way think this should help if you do have IMAP – tim.baker Jul 3 '14 at 13:21
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My GMX account works with imap.gmx.com:993:1 as the incoming server. My user name is my email address (the primary one if you've set up aliases).

Under "advanced settings" I've got "Require SSL for incoming email" checked.

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So I have struggled with this a few times; in the hope this helps someone else follow these steps.

A couple of notes:

  • These instructions include details for GMX mail, but it should help if you are having issues with receiving email on your Windows Phone
  • Set up like this I have avoided most error messages including "there is a problem with the certificate for"
  • These are instructions for using IMAP; you can adjust for using POP though I'd always recommend IMAP
  • You will notice the server is gmx.com; I have a .co.uk address and the two play nicely together
  • After the "Incoming email server" notice how I have not entered any port numbers (some sites suggest imap.gmx.com:993)

1. Start fresh

It has given me problems before because it has recognise the email etc - so delete the email account if you have already tried to set it up.

2. Go in to Settings>Email+Accounts>Add an Account>Advanced Set Up

Make sure you select advanced and not other account

3. Enter your email/password

4. Select "Internet Email"

5. Set the following settings

  • Account Name = Whatever
  • Your Name = Whatever
  • Incoming email server = imap.gmx.com
  • Account Type = IMAP
  • Username = Your GMX Email
  • Password = Your password
  • Outgoing = smtp.gmx.com
  • Outgoing server requires... = CHECKED
  • Use the same username... = CHECKED
  • [Advanced] Require SSL for incoming = CHECKED
  • [Advanced] Require SSL for outgoing = BLANK
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