1. What you need to get started
To connect your OVHcloud mailbox to Gmail, have the following details ready:
- Your full email address created in OVHcloud (e.g.
[email protected]). - Your mailbox password or generated app password.
- A destination personal or work Gmail account.
3. POP3 server parameters (OVHcloud)
POP3 Server: ssl0.ovh.net
Port: 995
Security: SSL/TLS
Username: Your full email address
4. IMAP server parameters (OVHcloud)
IMAP Server: ssl0.ovh.net
Port: 993
Security: SSL/TLS
Username: Your full email address
5. Outbound SMTP parameters (OVHcloud)
SMTP Server: ssl0.ovh.net
Port: 465
Security: SSL/TLS
Authentication: Required (same credentials)
6. Connecting via POP3 for Gmail
- Sign in to POP3 for Gmail by authorizing your destination Gmail account.
- Click "Connect Mailbox" and type your OVHcloud address.
- The autodiscovery wizard automatically detects
ssl0.ovh.netorssl0.ovh.netand verifies credentials. - Select your preferred Gmail label (e.g.
OVHcloud) and sync frequency.
7. Troubleshooting common connection issues
If a connection error occurs, double-check that your full email is entered as the username and that foreign IP logins or IMAP access are enabled in your OVHcloud security settings.