What is SMTP/IMAP?
SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) is the standard for sending emails. IMAP handles receiving. Together, they let you connect virtually any email provider to Hunter Email Sequences.
SMTP/IMAP connections are available on all paid plans.
How to connect
The steps below will guide you in connecting an SMTP/IMAP email account in Hunter Email Sequences.
Start the connection
Go to Email Accounts section in Sequences Settings and click Connect using SMTP/IMAP.
Enter your credentials
Fill in your full name (visible to recipients), email address, and password. Leave the username field empty unless your provider specifically requires it. Click Start the configuration.
Review your settings
After connecting, click Edit on the account to access:
Email Account tab: daily sending limit (default: 15/day, max: 250/day), sender name, and signature
Server Settings tab: email address, password, SMTP settings (server, port, protection), and IMAP settings (server, port, protection).
Use the Test Configurations button to verify everything works.
SMTP and IMAP server settings are filled in automatically. If you need to change them, check your email provider's documentation.
Guidelines and compatibility
Don't use SMTP/IMAP for Gmail, Google Workspace, or Outlook — Hunter already has dedicated sign-in buttons for these.
Use paid email providers. Free services (Yahoo, AOL) have strict sending limits that will likely block your sequences. Recommended alternatives: Titan Mail, Zoho Mail Pro.
Some providers require a paid plan to enable SMTP/IMAP (e.g., Zoho Mail).
Not supported: Proton Mail. Not recommended: iCloud.
Check your provider settings: make sure SMTP/IMAP connections are enabled, and verify they work with two-factor authentication (2FA) if you have it turned on.
IMAP is required. Your provider must support both SMTP and IMAP — it needs to be a full mailbox, not a send-only relay.