Exchange Online Migration
IMAP/SMTP Setup
OVERVIEW
This article provides the IMAP settings for approved third-party email applications and is intended for individuals who are using the new SFU Mail with Exchange Online experience.
Tip: To ensure the most seamless experience, we recommend that you use more modern ways to connect to SFU Mail, such as using Outlook with Exchange.
SFU Mail Upgrade Implications With IMAP
Before any re-configuring on an email account that has previously been set up with IMAP/POP, we strongly recommend backing up your emails. Any account modifications, such as removing the account, will result in loss of certain messages.
These may vary depending on your application settings, however, the messages can can be potentially lost are:
- Locally saved emails (such as emails within folders set to "This Computer Only")
- Emails/folders not or have yet synced to servers, and
- Any other client-sided customizations, including Email Rules and Flags/Categories.
IT Services has no way to recover any of these messages or settings since they were never stored on our servers.
Prior to the SFU Mail upgrade:
- If you are using Thunderbird, you can re-configure the account settings to connect to the new server when your account is migrated. Avoid removing your account to prevent loss of data.
- If you are using any other application via IMAP, you will need to switch to Thunderbird or use a more modern connection method (e.g., Exchange).
DETAILS
IMAP For General Emailing:
If you wish to use IMAP for general emailing purposes, the only application that meet the above requirements for IMAP is:
- Mozilla Thunderbird (available on Windows, Mac and Linux). Visit Sign into Mozilla Thunderbird for instructions to sign into SFU Mail using IMAP.
Note: At this time, there are no mobile apps that can connect to SFU Mail using IMAP.
Tip: Be sure to update your application to the latest version. Some older versions may not support OAuth2 and causing you to encounter errors.
POP For General Emailing:
Unfortunately, POP configurations are not available for connections to SFU Mail.
Settings:
Incoming Server (IMAP)
| Field | Setting |
|---|---|
| Protocol | IMAP |
| Hostname | outlook.office365.com |
| Port | 993 |
| Connection security | SSL/TTS |
| Authentication method | OAuth2 |
| Username | YourComputingID@sfu.ca |
Outgoing Server (SMTP)
| Hostname | smtp.office365.com |
|---|---|
| Port | 587 |
| Connection security | STARTTLS |
| Authentication method | OAuth2 |
| Username | YourComputingID@sfu.ca |
Note: These settings shown above are only for SFU Mail on Exchange Online. If you are currently on On-Premises and have not upgraded to Exchange Online, you will need to use the older IMAP configurations.
To see the older IMAP settings, visit the older IMAP Setup page.
Not sure if you have upgraded to Exchange Online? See How Do I Know If I have Exchange Online under General FAQs.
Technical Requirements:
In order to connect to SFU Mail using IMAP, your application will need to meet the following requirements:
- Your application need to be from the list of approved applications, and
- Your application need to support OAuth2 as the authentication method (Microsoft's Modern Authentication).