Aliceadsl.fr Email Settings 2026 (free.fr): SMTP, POP and IMAP

The complete Alice ADSL email settings for POP3, IMAP, and SMTP unlock seamless connectivity and security, discover how to configure them perfectly.
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Provider Migration Notice

Aliceadsl.fr email now runs on Free/Iliad infrastructure

Alice ADSL was a French ISP originally owned by Telecom Italia, acquired by Iliad (Free) on 26 August 2008. The commercial brand was progressively phased out, but the @aliceadsl.fr consumer email service was preserved and migrated to Free’s mail infrastructure. Legacy hostnames imap.aliceadsl.fr and smtp.aliceadsl.fr still resolve today as CNAMEs on Free servers, so both the historical and Free-branded configurations are documented below. Related legacy aliases carried through the same consolidation include @libertysurf.fr, @infonie.fr, @alicepro.fr, @alice.fr, and @worldonline.fr.

Aliceadsl.fr email settings (via Free)

ProtocolServerPortEncryption
IMAP (incoming)imap.aliceadsl.fr993SSL/TLS
POP3 (incoming)pop.aliceadsl.fr995SSL/TLS
SMTP (outgoing)smtp.aliceadsl.fr465SSL/TLS

Username: your full @aliceadsl.fr address (or any other preserved alias). Password: the password set through the Free subscriber area at subscribe.free.fr. Webmail: zimbra.aliceadsl.fr (legacy Zimbra) or webmail.free.fr (Free consolidated webmail).

What happened to the Alice ADSL brand

Alice ADSL was a French consumer broadband brand launched by Telecom Italia’s Tiscali France subsidiary in the early 2000s. Alice was positioned as a value-tier ADSL provider with an aggressive pricing model and grew rapidly during the residential broadband rollout. Related brands under the same Telecom Italia France umbrella included Libertysurf, Infonie, and Worldonline.

On 26 August 2008, Iliad (the parent company of Free, the second-largest French ISP) acquired Alice for approximately 800 million euros, integrating the Alice customer base and infrastructure into Free’s network. The Alice commercial brand was progressively phased out, but the @aliceadsl.fr mail domain (and its sister domains @libertysurf.fr, @infonie.fr, @alicepro.fr, @alice.fr, and @worldonline.fr) were preserved as legacy aliases on Free’s mail platform. The historical hostnames remain functional as CNAMEs on Free’s infrastructure.

If you would rather migrate

Same infrastructure
Free.fr
A fresh @free.fr address moves you off the legacy Alice identity while staying on the same Free/Iliad mail platform and subscriber portal.
Independent
Gmail or Outlook
Provider-independent international options. Address stays yours regardless of your French ISP.
French alternative
Orange, SFR, Laposte.net
Orange (@orange.fr) and SFR (@sfr.fr) are the main non-Free consumer ISPs. Laposte.net is a free French-hosted webmail from La Poste.

Common issues

Zimbra webmail login redirects to Free

The legacy zimbra.aliceadsl.fr portal is still available but is progressively being redirected to the consolidated Free webmail at webmail.free.fr. Log in with your @aliceadsl.fr address and password on either portal.

Authentication fails after enabling Free 2FA

Free introduced two-factor authentication for consumer accounts in recent years. Mail clients require an app-specific password generated through subscribe.free.fr when 2FA is enabled on your account.

Sister aliases (@libertysurf.fr, @infonie.fr) not recognized

All Telecom Italia France legacy aliases (@libertysurf.fr, @infonie.fr, @alicepro.fr, @alice.fr, @worldonline.fr) route through the same Free mail platform with identical hostnames. Use your full legacy alias as the username; the platform accepts all five domains.

IMAP, POP3 and SMTP Integration into Gmail

gmail external mail setup imap pop smtp

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.

  1. Google Account β†’ Security β†’ App passwords (2-Step Verification must be enabled).
  2. Generate App Password for “Mail” β†’ copy 16-character password.
  3. Gmail β†’ Settings β†’ See all settings β†’ Forwarding and POP/IMAP.
  4. Enable IMAP β†’ Save Changes.
  5. Incoming (IMAP): [IMAP SERVER]:993 SSL | Outgoing (SMTP): [SMTP SERVER]:587 STARTTLS.
  6. Use your full email + App Password (not regular password) for authentication.

βœ… 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.

  1. Install and activate WP Mail SMTP or MailPoet plugin from your WordPress dashboard.
  2. Navigate to WP Mail SMTP β†’ Settings or MailPoet β†’ Settings β†’ Sending tab.
  3. Select “Other SMTP” as your mailer method from the dropdown.
  4. Enter SMTP settings with Port 587 and STARTTLS encryption (when available).
  5. Input your full email address and password in the authentication fields.
  6. Click Save Settings and send a test email to verify the configuration works.

βœ… 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)

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Secure IMAP & SMTP using OAuth2 token authentication in Thunderbird. This modern method eliminates password storage for enhanced security.

  1. Open Thunderbird β†’ Account Settings β†’ Account Actions β†’ Add Mail Account.
  2. Enter your email address and click Continue to begin setup.
  3. Select IMAP protocol and choose OAuth2 authentication method.
  4. Thunderbird opens a browser window β†’ log in to your provider β†’ Grant access permissions.
  5. Automatic configuration applies: Incoming: use the IMAP server address from the settings table above, port 993, SSL
  6. 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 Hotmail Microsoft

Outlook configuration supports both automatic server detection and manual IMAP/POP3/SMTP settings for complete control over your email setup.

πŸ”„ Auto Setup (Recommended):

  1. Go to File β†’ Add Account β†’ Enter your email address + password.
  2. Outlook automatically detects IMAP, POP3, and SMTP server settings.
  3. Click Connect β†’ setup completes in approximately 30 seconds.

βš™οΈ 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.

  1. Open BlueMail β†’ Account Settings β†’ Security β†’ Enable Two-Factor Authentication.
  2. Link your phone number or authenticator app for 2FA verification codes.
  3. Add email account β†’ Choose OAuth2 or manual server configuration.
  4. Enter server details from the table above
  5. Complete login with 2FA code β†’ enhanced security layer activated.

Apple Mail IMAP Configuration (iCloud + Manual)

icloud apple mail setup

Setup IMAP in Apple Mail for seamless synchronization across Mac, iPhone, and iPad devices with full folder support.

  1. Open Apple Mail β†’ Mail β†’ Add Account β†’ Other Mail Account.
  2. Enter your name, email address, and password β†’ click Continue.
  3. Select IMAP account type β†’ Incoming server.
  4. Next: Outgoing server
  5. Click Sign In β†’ Mail verifies settings and begins folder synchronization.

iOS Mail App Setup (iPhone/iPad)

Email setup iphone ios ipad smtp imap

iPhone/iPad Mail configuration syncs IMAP folders across all Apple devices with native push notifications.

  1. Go to Settings β†’ Mail β†’ Accounts β†’ Add Account β†’ Other.
  2. Enter name, email, password β†’ Next.
  3. Account Type: IMAP β†’ Incoming: [IMAP SERVER] Port 993 SSL.
  4. Enter your outgoing SMTP server and port.
  5. Next β†’ Save β†’ iOS verifies and syncs immediately.

Push enabled automatically: new emails appear instantly on Lock Screen.

Android Mail App Configuration

email android setup imap smtp

Android Gmail/Email app setup works with any IMAP/SMTP provider for native device integration.

  1. Go to: Settings β†’ Accounts β†’ Add Account β†’ Email (or Gmail app).
  2. Enter email + password β†’ Next.
  3. Account Type: IMAP
  4. Outgoing server details β†’ Require authentication.
  5. 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

emclient authentication email settings

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.

  1. Click New Account β†’ Mail
  2. Authentication requires full email address + password for both incoming and outgoing servers.
  3. Click Next β†’ Finish β†’ Send/Receive All Folders to begin synchronization.

Mailbird OAuth2 IMAP & SMTP Integration

mailbird

Secure Mailbird setup using OAuth2 authentication eliminates password storage while providing full IMAP/SMTP functionality.

  1. Mailbird β†’ Add Account β†’ Enter your email address to begin.
  2. Choose Manual Setup β†’ OAuth2 authentication method from options.
  3. Browser opens your provider’s login page β†’ enter credentials β†’ Authorize Mailbird.
  4. Mailbird receives access token and automatically configures IMAP/SMTP servers.
  5. Setup completes β†’ full email synchronization begins automatically.

Mailspring OAuth2 IMAP Configuration

mailspring

Mailspring OAuth2 setup provides secure email access without storing passwords directly in the application.

  1. Add new email account β†’ Select Custom IMAP configuration option.
  2. Incoming IMAP SERVER and outgoing SMTP SERVER.
  3. Mailspring prompts OAuth2 authorization via browser window for secure login.
  4. Log into your provider account and grant Mailspring access permissions.
  5. Mailspring automatically manages authentication tokens β†’ seamless email access established.

Postbox Manual IMAP Synchronization

postbox login email settings

Postbox IMAP setup with manual synchronization control for precise email folder management and immediate updates.

  1. Add IMAP account β†’ Enter IMAP Server details.
  2. Outgoing SMTP with full email authentication.
  3. Postbox connects and displays folder structure automatically.
  4. Right-click any folder β†’ Get Messages for immediate manual synchronization.
  5. Manual sync updates local mailbox instantly with server changes (read status, deletions, organization).

SendBlaster SMTP Configuration (Bulk Email)

sendblaster smtp setup

Bulk email SMTP configuration in SendBlaster requires precise server authentication for reliable campaign delivery.

  1. Open SendBlaster β†’ Settings β†’ SMTP Configuration section.
  2. Enter SMTP Server and Port: do not forget to Enable TLS encryption.
  3. Authentication: Your full email address + password (required).
  4. Click Test Connection β†’ verify green success indicator appears.
  5. Save settings β†’ SendBlaster ready for bulk email campaigns and newsletters.

MailJerry IMAP Real-Time Synchronization

mailjerry email settings setup

MailJerry IMAP setup enables real-time access to email folders stored on your provider’s server across all devices.

  1. Incoming Server and encryption required.
  2. Authentication: Full email address + password for secure connection.
  3. Enable real-time folder synchronization settings in MailJerry preferences.
  4. Folders update instantly with new messages, read status, and deletions across devices.

Clean.email OAuth2 Synchronization Setup

clean.email login

Clean.email OAuth2 setup provides secure mailbox access without sharing passwords directly with the application.

  1. Add new account β†’ Select OAuth2 authorization method.
  2. Your provider opens login portal β†’ enter credentials securely.
  3. Grant Clean.email permissions for email read/write access.
  4. OAuth2 token enables real-time message management, filtering, and organization.
  5. 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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FAQ

Is @aliceadsl.fr still working in 2026?

Yes. @aliceadsl.fr is preserved as a legacy alias on Free/Iliad’s mail platform following the 2008 acquisition. Existing addresses continue to send and receive mail normally through both the legacy Alice hostnames (CNAME to Free) and the Free-branded configuration.

Can I create a new @aliceadsl.fr address?

No. Free issues new consumer email addresses under @free.fr only; @aliceadsl.fr is closed to new signups and preserved solely for existing customers.

What are the correct current server settings?

IMAP: imap.aliceadsl.fr port 993 SSL. POP3: pop.aliceadsl.fr port 995 SSL. SMTP: smtp.aliceadsl.fr port 465 SSL. These are CNAMEs pointing to Free infrastructure and remain fully functional.

Which other legacy aliases share these settings?

All of them: @libertysurf.fr, @infonie.fr, @alicepro.fr, @alice.fr, and @worldonline.fr. They all route through the same Free mail platform with identical hostnames.

Where do I reset my email password?

Through the Free subscriber area at subscribe.free.fr. The mail password is tied to your Free/Iliad customer account.

Where to go next

Sending mass emails from your @aliceadsl.fr address? Personal mailboxes on aliceadsl.fr/free.fr hit sending limits and are not designed for newsletters or transactional flows. SMTPing gives you a dedicated relay with proper SPF, DKIM, and DMARC alignment for reliable delivery at scale.


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Email infrastructure specialist with 8+ years of hands-on experience in SMTP, deliverability, and email verification. I’ve configured and troubleshot mail systems across Postfix, Exchange, and cloud relays, managed IP reputation and warmup campaigns, and built verification pipelines processing millions of addresses. My work spans DNS authentication (SPF, DKIM, DMARC, BIMI), bounce handling, blocklist monitoring, and compliance frameworks including CAN-SPAM and GDPR. I write every article on SMTPedia to give email professionals, developers, and marketers the accurate, RFC-grounded reference they need.


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