Email Connection Error Troubleshooting Guide
Common Issues & Quick Fixes:
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"Incorrect Password" Error
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✅ Ensure you're using your email account password (not cPanel password)
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Reset password in cPanel > Email Accounts if unsure
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⚠️ More than 5 failed attempts may block your IP
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SSL/Connection Errors
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Use secure server settings:
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IMAP: port 993 (SSL)
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SMTP: port 465 (SSL) or 587 (TLS)
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Replace
mail.yourdomain.com
with your secure server name
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"Invalid Username" Error
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✉️ Always use full email address (user@domain.com) as username
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Can't Connect to Server
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Verify internet connection
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Double-check server names (case sensitive)
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Temporarily disable firewall/antivirus to test
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