If you use Hostinger Email and wish to set up your mailbox on the default Mail application on your Mac or iOS devices, make sure that:
You have created an email account with Hostinger Email
Your domain is pointed to Hostinger
The correct Hostinger Email MX records are added to your domain's DNS zone
Then, proceed with the steps below 👇
Go to Settings > Apps > Mail > Accounts
Click on > Add Account.
Tap Other
Enter:
Name (your display name)
Email address (your Hostinger email)
Password (email password)
Description (any label)
Tap Next.
Select IMAP (recommended) and fill in these settings:
Incoming Mail Server
Host Name: imap.hostinger.com
Username: your full email address
Password: your email password
Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP)
Host Name: smtp.hostinger.com
Username: your full email address
Password: your email password
It should look like this:
👉 Important! The Username and Password fields must be filled even if labeled optional.
4. Tap Next, wait for verification, then tap Save.
Troubleshooting
If something doesn’t work:
Double-check the server settings.
Make sure SSL/TLS is selected.
Confirm the email and password are correct. If you're not sure, please try changing it How to reset a Hostinger Email mailbox password.
Check if your domain's DNS (MX and SPF records) is properly set Hostinger Email MX records.