Cgl.ucsf.edu supports IMAP / SMTP
That means you don't have to use Cgl.ucsf.edu webmail interface! You can check your emails using other email programs (like Mailbird, Microsoft Outlook or Mozilla Thunderbird). Using desktop email programs will make you more productive and your email will always be available, even offline.
Setup Your Cgl.ucsf.edu Account with Your Email Program Using IMAP
To access your Cgl.ucsf.edu email account from a desktop email program, you'll need the IMAP and SMTP settings below:
Cgl.ucsf.edu (UCSF CGL email) IMAP Server | plato.cgl.ucsf.edu
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IMAP port | 993
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IMAP security | IMAP |
IMAP username | Your full email address |
IMAP password | Your Cgl.ucsf.edu password |
Cgl.ucsf.edu (UCSF CGL email) SMTP Server | plato.cgl.ucsf.edu
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SMTP port | 587
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SMTP security | TLS |
SMTP username | Your full email address |
SMTP password | Your Cgl.ucsf.edu password |
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