How to set up OquMail on GNOME Evolution (Linux)

You can read and send OquMail from GNOME Evolution (Linux) in a couple of minutes. OquMail is a standard IMAP/SMTP host, so GNOME Evolution (Linux) treats it like any other real mailbox — no plugin, no bridge. Here is the exact path and the settings that matter.

Quick summary

• Incoming (IMAP): mail.oqumail.com, port 993, SSL/TLS
• Outgoing (SMTP): mail.oqumail.com, port 587, STARTTLS
• Username: your full email address (you@yourdomain.com)
• Password: the same password you use for OquMail webmail
• Double-check the username is your full address, including the @yourdomain.com part.

Where to add the account in GNOME Evolution (Linux)

Open Evolution → Edit → Accounts → Add → Mail Account. When it asks for an account type, choose IMAP so your mail stays in sync across every device.

OquMail connection settings

• Incoming (IMAP): mail.oqumail.com, port 993, SSL/TLS
• Outgoing (SMTP): mail.oqumail.com, port 587, STARTTLS
• Username: your full email address (you@yourdomain.com)
• Password: the same password you use for OquMail webmail

The setting people get wrong

On port 587 choose STARTTLS, not SSL/TLS. Picking SSL on 587 is the single most common setup mistake and it makes sending silently fail.

A note specific to GNOME Evolution (Linux)

Evolution's "Look up" can populate servers automatically; if not, enter IMAP 993/SSL and SMTP 587/STARTTLS in the Receiving/Sending tabs.

If it will not connect

• Double-check the username is your full address, including the @yourdomain.com part.
• Confirm incoming is 993/SSL/TLS and outgoing is 587/STARTTLS.
• If sending fails but receiving works, the SMTP security is almost always set to SSL instead of STARTTLS.
• Make sure your domain is verified in OquMail first — a client cannot log in to a mailbox that is not live yet.

Common questions

How long does how to set up oqumail on gnome evolution take for a small business?

Most teams finish domain connection and first mailboxes in under an hour. DNS propagation is often minutes; in rare cases wait up to 24–48 hours. OquMail shows live verification so you know when you are ready.

Do I need technical experience to set up business email?

No. If you can log into where you bought your domain and paste a few lines of text, you can set up professional email. OquMail guides you step by step and verifies when DNS is correct.

Can my small team use business email for free?

Yes. OquMail's free plan includes up to 15 mailboxes on your own domain with webmail, guided SPF/DKIM/DMARC setup, and a transactional email API — no credit card required.