> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Android (Gmail)

> A guide to setting up your Davnode email on Android using the Gmail app.

<Note>
  We **recommend** to use the
  **[Thunderbird](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.thunderbird.android)**
  app to use Davnode email on Android.
</Note>

# Connect Davnode to Android

This guide will help you set up your **Davnode** email account on your Android phone or tablet using the default Gmail app.

## Prerequisites

* Your **Davnode email address**.
* Your email address **password** or **app password (recommended)**.
* The **Gmail** app (pre-installed on most Android devices).

<Note>
  We recommend to always use an **app password** for connecting mail clients.
</Note>

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## Server Settings Reference

Keep these settings handy. Android often attempts to guess the server name based on your email domain, so **you will likely need to edit the "Server" field manually**.

| Setting                  | Protocol | Hostname           | Port   | Security |
| :----------------------- | :------- | :----------------- | :----- | :------- |
| **Incoming**             | IMAP     | `mail.davnode.com` | `993`  | SSL/TLS  |
| **Outgoing**             | SMTP     | `mail.davnode.com` | `465`  | SSL/TLS  |
| **Outgoing alternative** | SMTP     | `mail.davnode.com` | `8465` | SSL/TLS  |
| **Outgoing alternative** | SMTP     | `mail.davnode.com` | `587`  | STARTTLS |

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## Setup Instructions

1. Open the **Gmail** app on your Android device.
2. Tap your **profile picture** in the top right corner.
3. Select **Add another account**.
4. On the "Set up email" screen, select **Other**.
5. Enter your **full Davnode email address** and tap **Next**.
6. Select **Personal (IMAP)**.
7. Enter your **password** and tap **Next**.

### Incoming Server Settings

1. **Username:** Ensure this is your full email address.
2. **Password:** Your email password.
3. **Server:** Change this to `mail.davnode.com`.
   * *Note: Android may default this to your domain (e.g., `example.com`). You must change it.*
4. Tap **Next**.

### Outgoing Server Settings

1. **Username:** Ensure this is your full email address.
2. **Password:** Your email password.
3. **SMTP Server:** Change this to `mail.davnode.com`.
4. Tap **Next**.

### Account Options

1. Select your sync frequency (default is usually fine).
2. Tap **Next**.
3. **Account Name (optional):** Enter "Davnode" or a name to identify this inbox.
4. **Your Name:** Enter the name displayed on sent messages.
5. Tap **Next** to finish.

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## Troubleshooting

### "Couldn't Open Connection"

If you get a connection error, you may need to manually verify the security settings and ports.

1. Open **Gmail**, tap the **Menu (≡)** icon > **Settings**.
2. Tap on your **Davnode account**.
3. Scroll down to the **Server settings** section.

#### Check Incoming Settings

* Tap **Incoming settings**.
* **Server:** `mail.davnode.com`
* **Port:** `993`
* **Security type:** `SSL/TLS`

#### Check Outgoing Settings

* Tap **Outgoing settings**.
* **Server:** `mail.davnode.com`
* **Port:** `465`
* **Security type:** `SSL/TLS`
* **Require sign-in:** Toggled **On**.

If port `465` is blocked on your network, try port `8465` with **SSL/TLS** or port `587` with **STARTTLS**.

### Notifications

If you are not receiving notifications for new emails:

1. Go to Gmail **Settings** > Select your account.
2. Tap **Notifications**.
3. Select **All** instead of "High priority only".