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Effortless Setup: Use Your Plesk Email in Gmail in 5 Easy Steps

Learn how to use Plesk email in Gmail using POP3 and SMTP settings. Simple step-by-step tutorial for smooth integration.

May 12, 2025
3 min read
Shani Boccara
Effortless Setup: Use Your Plesk Email in Gmail in 5 Easy Steps

Introduction

If you’re managing your emails through Plesk and would rather keep everything tidy in your Gmail inbox, you’re not alone. Whether you’re a small business owner or a freelancer managing client projects, having all your emails in one place boosts productivity. Gmail’s interface is clean, fast, and integrates well with other Google Workspace tools. So why not connect the two?

This guide walks you through how to configure your Plesk-hosted email account to work inside Gmail using POP3 for incoming and SMTP for outgoing emails.

How to Use Plesk Email in Gmail

Let’s get started by gathering what we need. You’ll need:

  • Your full Plesk email address (e.g., you@yourdomain.com)
  • Email password
  • POP3 and SMTP server details (usually provided by your hosting provider or found in your Plesk panel)

Step 1: Log into Gmail Settings

  1. Open Gmail.
  2. Click the gear icon in the top right.
  3. Choose See all settings.
  4. Navigate to the Accounts and Import tab.

Step 2: Add a POP3 Mail Account

  1. In the “Import mail and contacts” section, click Import mail and contacts
  2. Enter your Plesk email address and click Next.
  3. Choose Import emails from my other account (POP3) and hit Next again.
  4. Enter the following:
    • Username: your full email (e.g., you@yourdomain.com)
    • Password: your email password
    • POP server: mail.yourdomain.com 
    • Port: 110
    • Optional: check “Label incoming messages” to organize better.

Click Add Account.


Step 3: Set Up SMTP for Sending Emails

After adding your POP3 account, Gmail will ask if you want to send emails as this address.

  1. Select Yes, then click Next Step.
  2. Enter:
    • SMTP Server: mail.yourdomain.com
    • Port: 465
    • Username: same full email address
    • Password: same as before
    • Secure connection using SSL

Click Add Account.


Step 4: Verify Your Email

Gmail will send a verification email to your Plesk account. Since you’ve already connected it via POP3, just wait for it to show up in your inbox and click the confirmation link. Done!


Step 5: Test the Integration

Compose a new email in Gmail and choose your Plesk address in the “From” field. Send a test email to confirm both sending and receiving work perfectly.


Troubleshooting Common Issues

Still Not Receiving Emails?
It might take Gmail a few minutes to pull messages. You can force a check under Gmail settings > Accounts and Import > “Check mail now”.


Tips to Enhance Deliverability

  • Use SPF, DKIM, and DMARC records in your DNS settings.
  • Avoid sending large attachments via SMTP.
  • Don’t forget to enable SSL for security.

FAQs

Will Gmail delete emails from my Plesk inbox?
By default, Gmail leaves a copy. If you want to keep it, make sure “Leave a copy on server” is checked.

Is this setup safe?
Yes, as long as you use SSL encryption and a strong password.

Can I send emails from my Plesk address in Gmail mobile app?
Yes. Once set up, the mobile Gmail app will support it too.

Will I get Gmail features like spam filtering?
Absolutely. Gmail applies its filters to imported emails too.

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Published on May 12, 2025 by Shani Boccara

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