Reading time: 7 min · Last verified: July 2026 · SMTPedia editorial team
BOL is a Brazilian free webmail service run by the UOL group since 1999. To connect a BOL.com.br account to Outlook, Thunderbird, Apple Mail, or a mobile client, you need the IMAP or POP3 incoming server, the SMTP outgoing server, and third-party access enabled in your BOL webmail. The last step is what most guides skip.
BOL requires you to enable IMAP or POP access in your webmail before third-party clients will authenticate. Log in to BOL webmail, go to Configurações → Servidores, and enable the protocol you want. Without this step, connection attempts fail even with correct credentials. Related guides: UOL email settings (parent group).
Quick Reference: BOL.com.br Server Settings
Use the values below verbatim. Encryption is required on every protocol; unencrypted ports 25, 110, and 143 are either blocked or discouraged.
| Protocol | Server | Port | Encryption | Authentication |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMTP (outgoing, most common) | smtp.bol.com.br | 465 (SSL) or 587 (STARTTLS) | Required | Full email + password |
| IMAP (incoming, recommended) | imap.bol.com.br | 993 | SSL/TLS | Full email + password |
| POP3 (incoming, single device) | pop.bol.com.br | 995 | SSL/TLS | Full email + password |
BOL.com.br SMTP Settings (Sending Mail)
SMTP is the outbound protocol used to send messages from any client, WordPress plugin, or third-party app connecting to your BOL.com.br account. The server is smtp.bol.com.br, listening on port 465 with SSL and port 587 with STARTTLS. Both work; 587 is the modern default. Authentication is mandatory; use your full user@bol.com.br address as username and your BOL password.
Note that BOL shares its outbound infrastructure with the wider UOL group. If you also have a UOL account, the same SMTP profile can send from both mailboxes with credential-per-message swapping. For per-domain differences, see the UOL email settings guide. If sending fails with 535 5.7.8, verify that IMAP/POP is enabled in BOL webmail; some clients also trigger this response for BOL when the password contains high-Unicode characters.
BOL.com.br IMAP Settings (Recommended for Reading)
IMAP keeps your BOL mailbox in sync across every device. The server is imap.bol.com.br on port 993 with SSL/TLS. Use your full email address as username and your BOL password. Standard IMAP folder names (Sent, Drafts, Trash) map correctly, though Portuguese labels (Enviados, Rascunhos, Lixeira) appear inside BOL webmail; your client will still see and sync them.
BOL.com.br POP3 Settings (Single-Device Access)
POP3 downloads mail to one device with no sync afterwards. The server is pop.bol.com.br on port 995 with SSL/TLS. Use POP3 only if you specifically want messages moved off the server; for any multi-device setup, IMAP is the better choice.
IMAP, POP3 and SMTP Integration into Gmail
Configure Gmail with external IMAP/POP3/SMTP to send/receive emails from your custom domain through Gmail’s interface. Perfect for professionals managing multiple accounts in one place.
- Google Account β Security β App passwords (2-Step Verification must be enabled).
- Generate App Password for “Mail” β copy 16-character password.
- Gmail β Settings β See all settings β Forwarding and POP/IMAP.
- Enable IMAP β Save Changes.
- Incoming (IMAP):
[IMAP SERVER]:993 SSL| Outgoing (SMTP):[SMTP SERVER]:587 STARTTLS. - Use your full email + App Password (not regular password) for authentication.
β Gmail Result: Send/receive custom domain email directly in Gmail interface with full search/folder integration.
WordPress SMTP Plugin Configuration (WP Mail SMTP + MailPoet)
Configure SMTP in WordPress to fix email delivery issues and prevent spam folder placement. WP Mail SMTP and MailPoet ensure reliable transactional emails, contact forms, and newsletters deliver successfully.
- Install and activate WP Mail SMTP or MailPoet plugin from your WordPress dashboard.
- Navigate to WP Mail SMTP β Settings or MailPoet β Settings β Sending tab.
- Select “Other SMTP” as your mailer method from the dropdown.
- Enter SMTP settings with Port
587and STARTTLS encryption (when available). - Input your full email address and password in the authentication fields.
- Click Save Settings and send a test email to verify the configuration works.
β Result: WordPress contact forms, user registrations, and newsletter emails now deliver reliably via your SMTP server.
This configuration includes these plugins and tools within WordPress:
- HappyForms
- Elementor Forms
- Gravity Form
- WooCommerce Checkout Form
- Contact Form by BestWebSoft
- Fluent Forms
- Contact Form 7
- WPForms
- Ninja Forms
- Default WordPress Reg Form
- Forminator Forms
- Formidable Form
- WordPress Comment Form
- Mail Mint Form
Thunderbird OAuth2 Email Setup (IMAP + SMTP)
Secure IMAP & SMTP using OAuth2 token authentication in Thunderbird. This modern method eliminates password storage for enhanced security.
- Open Thunderbird β Account Settings β Account Actions β Add Mail Account.
- Enter your email address and click Continue to begin setup.
- Select IMAP protocol and choose OAuth2 authentication method.
- Thunderbird opens a browser window β log in to your provider β Grant access permissions.
- Automatic configuration applies: Incoming: use the IMAP server address from the settings table above, port 993, SSL
- Click Done β Thunderbird begins syncing folders and emails immediately.
OAuth2 advantage: Token-based authentication enhances security over traditional password methods while maintaining full functionality.
Outlook IMAP, POP3 & SMTP Setup (Auto + Manual)
Outlook configuration supports both automatic server detection and manual IMAP/POP3/SMTP settings for complete control over your email setup.
π Auto Setup (Recommended):
- Go to File β Add Account β Enter your email address + password.
- Outlook automatically detects IMAP, POP3, and SMTP server settings.
- Click Connect β setup completes in approximately 30 seconds.
βοΈ Manual Setup (Advanced Users):
- Authentication: Use your full email address + password for both servers
BlueMail Two-Factor Authentication + OAuth2 Setup
BlueMail security setup combines OAuth2 authentication with two-factor authentication (2FA) for maximum account protection.
- Open BlueMail β Account Settings β Security β Enable Two-Factor Authentication.
- Link your phone number or authenticator app for 2FA verification codes.
- Add email account β Choose OAuth2 or manual server configuration.
- Enter server details from the table above
- Complete login with 2FA code β enhanced security layer activated.
Apple Mail IMAP Configuration (iCloud + Manual)
Setup IMAP in Apple Mail for seamless synchronization across Mac, iPhone, and iPad devices with full folder support.
- Open Apple Mail β Mail β Add Account β Other Mail Account.
- Enter your name, email address, and password β click Continue.
- Select IMAP account type β Incoming server.
- Next: Outgoing server
- Click Sign In β Mail verifies settings and begins folder synchronization.
iOS Mail App Setup (iPhone/iPad)
iPhone/iPad Mail configuration syncs IMAP folders across all Apple devices with native push notifications.
- Go to Settings β Mail β Accounts β Add Account β Other.
- Enter name, email, password β Next.
- Account Type: IMAP β Incoming:
[IMAP SERVER]Port993SSL. - Enter your outgoing SMTP server and port.
- Next β Save β iOS verifies and syncs immediately.
Push enabled automatically: new emails appear instantly on Lock Screen.
Android Mail App Configuration
Android Gmail/Email app setup works with any IMAP/SMTP provider for native device integration.
- Go to: Settings β Accounts β Add Account β Email (or Gmail app).
- Enter email + password β Next.
- Account Type: IMAP
- Outgoing server details β Require authentication.
- Next β Sign In β Android syncs contacts/calendar if enabled.
Sync interval: 15min default (battery optimized) – change in Account Sync settings.
eM Client Manual IMAP & POP3 Sync Configuration
Configure your email settings on eM Client with either automatic setup or through precise IMAP/POP3 server settings for reliable email synchronization and full folder support.
- Click New Account β Mail
Authentication requires full email address + password for both incoming and outgoing servers.Click Next β Finish β Send/Receive All Folders to begin synchronization.
Mailbird OAuth2 IMAP & SMTP Integration
Secure Mailbird setup using OAuth2 authentication eliminates password storage while providing full IMAP/SMTP functionality.
- Mailbird β Add Account β Enter your email address to begin.
- Choose Manual Setup β OAuth2 authentication method from options.
- Browser opens your provider’s login page β enter credentials β Authorize Mailbird.
- Mailbird receives access token and automatically configures IMAP/SMTP servers.
- Setup completes β full email synchronization begins automatically.
Mailspring OAuth2 IMAP Configuration
Mailspring OAuth2 setup provides secure email access without storing passwords directly in the application.
- Add new email account β Select Custom IMAP configuration option.
- Incoming
IMAP SERVERand outgoingSMTP SERVER. - Mailspring prompts OAuth2 authorization via browser window for secure login.
- Log into your provider account and grant Mailspring access permissions.
- Mailspring automatically manages authentication tokens β seamless email access established.
Postbox Manual IMAP Synchronization
Postbox IMAP setup with manual synchronization control for precise email folder management and immediate updates.
- Add IMAP account β Enter IMAP Server details.
- Outgoing SMTP with full email authentication.
- Postbox connects and displays folder structure automatically.
- Right-click any folder β Get Messages for immediate manual synchronization.
- Manual sync updates local mailbox instantly with server changes (read status, deletions, organization).
SendBlaster SMTP Configuration (Bulk Email)
Bulk email SMTP configuration in SendBlaster requires precise server authentication for reliable campaign delivery.
- Open SendBlaster β Settings β SMTP Configuration section.
- Enter SMTP Server and Port: do not forget to Enable TLS encryption.
- Authentication: Your full email address + password (required).
- Click Test Connection β verify green success indicator appears.
- Save settings β SendBlaster ready for bulk email campaigns and newsletters.
MailJerry IMAP Real-Time Synchronization
MailJerry IMAP setup enables real-time access to email folders stored on your provider’s server across all devices.
- Incoming Server and encryption required.
- Authentication: Full email address + password for secure connection.
- Enable real-time folder synchronization settings in MailJerry preferences.
- Folders update instantly with new messages, read status, and deletions across devices.
Clean.email OAuth2 Synchronization Setup
Clean.email OAuth2 setup provides secure mailbox access without sharing passwords directly with the application.
- Add new account β Select OAuth2 authorization method.
- Your provider opens login portal β enter credentials securely.
- Grant Clean.email permissions for email read/write access.
- OAuth2 token enables real-time message management, filtering, and organization.
- Setup complete β Clean.email maintains secure, ongoing mailbox synchronization.
Common IMAP/POP3/SMTP Troubleshooting
- Authentication failed: Always use your complete email address, never just the username portion.
- Port blocked by ISP: Try alternative SMTP port as fallback.
- SSL certificate errors: Ensure certificate validation is enabled in client settings.
- Slow or no IMAP sync: Check folder subscriptions and enable all folders in client settings.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I reset my BOL.com.br email password?
Sign in to bol.com.br and open Minha Conta → Alterar senha, or start a password reset from the login page using the “Esqueci a senha” link. BOL sends a verification code to the alternate contact (phone or backup email) you registered. Once the account password is reset, update it in every mail client you have configured.
Can I access BOL.com.br email on mobile?
Yes. Use the native Mail app on iOS or Android with the IMAP settings above (server imap.bol.com.br, port 993, SSL/TLS). For webmail on mobile browsers, visit bol.com.br and sign in as normal. There is no dedicated BOL mobile app; the webmail is responsive.
Why is my BOL email not syncing?
Three usual reasons. First, IMAP or POP is disabled in webmail settings; enable it under Configurações → Servidores. Second, the client is using port 143 or 110 (unencrypted) which BOL now blocks; switch to 993 or 995 with SSL/TLS. Third, an outdated app cached credentials from before a password change; remove the account and re-add it.
What is the mailbox storage limit?
BOL.com.br free accounts include 1 GB of mailbox storage. UOL Mail Plus subscriptions raise this to 6 GB. Once at capacity, incoming mail is rejected. Sent and Spam folders are the biggest offenders; empty them first before deleting anything from the inbox.
How do I recover deleted BOL emails?
Deleted messages go to the Lixeira (Trash) folder, where they remain for 30 days before permanent removal. Open the folder in BOL webmail, select the message, and move it back to the Inbox or another folder. After 30 days, recovery is not available through webmail or IMAP.
About This Guide
The BOL.com.br email settings on this page were last verified on April 12, 2026 against the provider’s official help documentation, publicly available postmaster resources, and independent user setup reports. Email server configurations rarely change once established, most providers issue major updates only every one to two years, typically tied to phasing out unencrypted protocols or migrating to new mail infrastructure. SMTPedia re-verifies these settings quarterly and after any announced changes from BOL.com.br. If you find a discrepancy between what is documented here and what BOL.com.br currently requires, please report it so we can update the reference.
About the Author
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