Umich.edu supports IMAP / SMTP
That means you don't have to use Umich.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 Umich.edu Account with Your Email Program Using IMAP
To access your Umich.edu email account from a desktop email program, you'll need the IMAP and SMTP settings below:
Umich.edu (UM ITCS Email) IMAP Server | mail.umich.edu
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IMAP port | 993
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IMAP security | IMAP |
IMAP username | Your full email address |
IMAP password | Your Umich.edu password |
Umich.edu (UM ITCS Email) SMTP Server | smtp.mail.umich.edu
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SMTP port | 587
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SMTP security | TLS |
SMTP username | Your full email address |
SMTP password | Your Umich.edu password |
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