Reading time: 7 min · Last verified: August 2026 · SMTPedia editorial team
Hostpoint is Switzerland’s largest independent hosting provider, based in Rapperswil-Jona and operating datacenters entirely in Switzerland with 100% renewable energy and myclimate CO2 compensation. Its shared hosting plans include email service on custom domains, and its Managed Flex Mail tier adds groupware (calendar, contacts). To connect a Hostpoint mailbox to Outlook, Thunderbird, Apple Mail, or a mobile client, use the settings below with credentials from your Hostpoint Control Panel.
The SMTP server is asmtp.mail.hostpoint.ch, not smtp.mail.hostpoint.ch. The “a” prefix stands for “authenticated” and is unique to Hostpoint’s naming convention. Configurations that use smtp.mail.hostpoint.ch will fail to resolve. Additionally, Hostpoint exposes two valid hostname options: the generic *.mail.hostpoint.ch pattern (works for all customers) and an account-specific hostname visible in your Control Panel (typically lxNNN.hostpoint.ch where NNN is your server number). Both are functionally equivalent, but the per-account hostname avoids some certificate mismatches in strict clients. Reference: SMTP 550 5.7.1 guide.
Quick Reference: Hostpoint Server Settings
Use these values verbatim. Encryption is strongly recommended (Hostpoint enforces SSL/TLS on the secure ports). Note the SMTP hostname begins with “asmtp” not “smtp”.
| Protocol | Server | Port | Encryption | Authentication |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMTP (outgoing, most common) | asmtp.mail.hostpoint.ch | 465 (SSL) or 587 (STARTTLS) | Required | Full email + password |
| IMAP (incoming, recommended) | imap.mail.hostpoint.ch | 993 (SSL) or 143 (STARTTLS) | SSL/TLS | Full email + password |
| POP3 (incoming, single device) | pop.mail.hostpoint.ch | 995 (SSL) or 110 (STARTTLS) | SSL/TLS | Full email + password |
Alternative: Substitute the account-specific hostname shown in your Control Panel (e.g. lx123.hostpoint.ch) for all three protocols. | ||||
Where to Find Your Server Details in the Hostpoint Control Panel
The generic hostnames above work for every Hostpoint customer, but the Control Panel also displays your account-specific server hostname, which is useful for troubleshooting certificate issues or clarifying to a support tech which physical server hosts your mailbox.
- Sign in to the Hostpoint Control Panel at
admin.hostpoint.ch. - Open the E-Mail section from the left menu.
- Select the specific mailbox you want to configure.
- The panel displays the account-specific IMAP, POP3, and SMTP hostnames alongside the recommended ports for each protocol, plus a copy-to-clipboard button for each value.
Hostpoint SMTP Settings (Sending Mail)
SMTP handles outbound mail. Server asmtp.mail.hostpoint.ch on port 465 SSL is the standard configuration. Port 587 STARTTLS works as an alternative when 465 is blocked by a network. Authentication uses the full email address as username (you@yourdomain.ch) and the mailbox password set in the Hostpoint Control Panel.
Port 25 outbound is not accepted for authenticated submission. Hostpoint enforces per-mailbox rate limits typical of shared hosting infrastructure. If you need to send transactional mail at higher volumes (thousands per day), route those flows through a dedicated SMTP relay outside the Hostpoint mailbox.
Hostpoint IMAP Settings (Recommended for Reading)
IMAP syncs folder state across every device. Server imap.mail.hostpoint.ch on port 993 SSL/TLS, or 143 with STARTTLS for older clients. Folder names appear in German, French, Italian, or English depending on your Hostpoint account language, and IMAP folder attributes let Outlook, Apple Mail, and Thunderbird map them to Sent, Drafts, and Trash correctly. Basic email hosting does not include CalDAV or CardDAV; if you need calendar and contact sync you must upgrade to the Managed Flex Mail tier which uses Cloud Office.
Hostpoint POP3 Settings (Single-Device Access)
POP3 downloads mail to one device with no server-side sync. Use pop.mail.hostpoint.ch on port 995 SSL/TLS. Only pick POP3 if you specifically need offline archival on one device, otherwise IMAP is the correct default for anyone using more than one device. Hostpoint’s own documentation explicitly recommends IMAP over POP3.
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
Why does my SMTP fail when I use smtp.mail.hostpoint.ch?
Because that hostname does not exist. Hostpoint uses asmtp.mail.hostpoint.ch for authenticated SMTP submission, with the “a” prefix distinguishing it from any potential relay-only server. Update your client configuration to include the “a” prefix and the connection will resolve correctly. This is the single most common Hostpoint email setup mistake.
Should I use the generic hostname or my account-specific hostname?
Both work equally well for the connection itself. The generic imap.mail.hostpoint.ch, pop.mail.hostpoint.ch, and asmtp.mail.hostpoint.ch resolve to the correct server via Hostpoint’s load balancer. The account-specific hostname (like lx123.hostpoint.ch) points directly to your physical server. Use the account-specific hostname if a strict client complains about the SSL certificate hostname mismatch, or if a support tech asks which server you are on. For everyday configuration the generic hostnames are simpler.
How do I get calendar and contact sync with Hostpoint email?
Standard Hostpoint email hosting does not include CalDAV or CardDAV, only IMAP mail. For calendar and contact sync you need Managed Flex Mail, Hostpoint’s groupware tier built on Cloud Office. It bundles mail, calendar, contacts, and Office documents in a Microsoft 365-comparable feature set, hosted in Switzerland. Details and pricing are in the Hostpoint Control Panel under the Managed Flex Mail section.
How do I reset my Hostpoint mailbox password?
Sign in to the Hostpoint Control Panel at admin.hostpoint.ch. Navigate to E-Mail, select the mailbox, and use the password change flow. The mailbox password is separate from your Control Panel account password, so changing one does not change the other. If you have forgotten your Control Panel password itself, use the recovery link on the sign-in page, which will send a reset message to your contact address on file.
How secure is Hostpoint email in transit?
Hostpoint enforces SSL/TLS on all encrypted mail ports (993, 995, 465), so client-to-server transport is protected. Datacenters are located in Switzerland under nLPD data protection law with no CLOUD Act exposure. Two-factor authentication is available on the Control Panel to protect account management, though native 2FA on IMAP or SMTP is not offered. Server-to-server transport follows standard SMTP with STARTTLS. For end-to-end message encryption use S/MIME or PGP client-side. Related: SMTP connection guide.
Other Swiss email providers’ settings also include:
Bluewin.ch Email Settings · Infomaniak Email Settings · Netplus.ch Email Settings
About This Guide
The Hostpoint email settings on this page were last verified on August 5, 2026 against Hostpoint’s official support documentation at support.hostpoint.ch (Outlook, iPhone, and Thunderbird configuration guides) and the Hostpoint Control Panel interface. 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 Hostpoint. If you find a discrepancy between what is documented here and what Hostpoint currently requires, please report it so we can update the reference.
About the Author
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Email infrastructure specialist with 8+ years of hands-on experience in SMTP, deliverability, and email verification. Iβve 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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