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Security type for IMAP4 server
Posted: Tue Jun 30, 2015 11:14 am
by moni
Hello,
I'm trying to add my sonic account to my android and it's asking me for 'security type'. I saw a similar post, but the Sonic rep recommended going to a wiki site that did not seem to provide the answer.
Please advise.
Thank you!
Re: Security type for IMAP4 server
Posted: Wed Jul 01, 2015 5:14 pm
by kgc
What are the options?
Re: Security type for IMAP4 server
Posted: Wed Jul 01, 2015 5:22 pm
by moni
For imap4 there are four options, ssl, ssl (accept all certificates), ttl, and ttl (accept all certificates).
That's for incoming mail. If I remember correctly, the same options apply to outgoing mail.
Moni
Re: Security type for IMAP4 server
Posted: Wed Jul 01, 2015 5:25 pm
by moni
Whoops, not 'ttl', but 'tls'.
Moni
Re: Security type for IMAP4 server
Posted: Wed Jul 01, 2015 5:27 pm
by kgc
I'd recommend setting that to "ssl" - this should provide the best security including protection from some man in the middle attacks. TLS is also fine, but it should be coupled with an option that requires it for the connection. You should not need to select either of the "accept all keys" variants since all of our public servers use know certificate providers.
Re: Security type for IMAP4 server
Posted: Thu Jul 02, 2015 9:54 am
by cdkeen
You can call Sonic support (1-888-766-4233 8am-10pm 7 days a week) and have someone help walk you through configuring the email client on your Android phone if you have any problems!
Re: Security type for IMAP4 server
Posted: Fri Jul 03, 2015 8:57 am
by moni
Okay, thanks!