Connecting TrekMail to Gmail

You can use Gmail to send and receive email from your custom domain. There are two ways to do this:

1. Gmail Mobile App: Full IMAP/SMTP support (Recommended).
2. Gmail Web (Desktop): "Send Mail As" and POP3 fetching.

Option 1: Gmail Mobile App (Android/iOS)

This is the best experience. It acts like a normal email client.

1. Open the Gmail app.
2. Tap your avatar -> Add another account -> Other.
3. Enter your TrekMail email address.
4. Select Personal (IMAP).
5. Password: Enter your mailbox password.
6. Incoming Server Settings:
   • Server: imap.trekmail.net
   • Security: SSL/TLS (if asked)
7. Outgoing Server Settings:
   • Server: smtp.trekmail.net
   • Security: SSL/TLS
8. Tap Next to finish.

Option 2: Gmail Web (Desktop)

This lets you send/receive from your TrekMail address inside the standard Gmail.com interface.

Part A: Sending (SMTP)

1. Go to Settings (Gear) -> See all settings.
2. Click Accounts and Import.
3. Under Send mail as, click Add another email address.
4. Enter your Name and TrekMail email. Uncheck "Treat as an alias" (usually better).
5. SMTP Server: smtp.trekmail.net
   • Port: 465 (SSL)
   • Username: Your full email (you@domain.com)
   • Password: Mailbox password.
6. Click Add Account. Gmail will send a verification code to your TrekMail inbox. Open Webmail to get it.

Part B: Receiving (POP3 Only)

Gmail Web does not support IMAP fetch. It only supports POP3.

1. Under Check mail from other accounts, click Add a mail account.
2. Enter your email -> Next -> Import emails from my other account (POP3).
3. Username: Full email.
4. POP Server: imap.trekmail.net (Wait! TrekMail uses IMAP. Does Gmail support IMAP fetch? No. Does TrekMail support POP3? No.)

Important: TrekMail does NOT support POP3. To receive email in Gmail Web, you must set up Forwarding from TrekMail to your Gmail address.

The Workaround for Receiving in Gmail Web

Instead of "Check mail from other accounts":

1. Go to TrekMail Mailboxes -> Forwarding.
2. Forward your mail to your @gmail.com address.
3. (Optional) Enable "Keep a copy" if you want a backup in TrekMail.

Common mistakes

• Symptom: "Authentication failed" in Gmail.
  • Cause: Using smtp.domain.com instead of smtp.trekmail.net or wrong password.
  • Fix: Use our servers exactly as listed.

See also

• Mailbox Forwarding
• IMAP & SMTP Settings