BlackBerry Unite! software frequently asked questions - Email accounts

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BlackBerry Unite! software frequently asked questions - Email accounts

Doc ID : KB15554
Last Modified : 2008-05-08
Document Type : What Is

Environment

• BlackBerry® Unite!™ software

Details

What email accounts are supported by BlackBerry Unite! software?

BlackBerry® Unite!™ software supports most email accounts using POP or IMAP protocols.

What are the standard port numbers for email protocols?

The following table outlines the standard port numbers for email protocols.

Email protocol
Standard port number

POP

110

POP with SSL

995

IMAP

143

IMAP with SSL

993

SMTP

25

SMTP with SSL

465

How secure are email messages?

Email messages sent from the BlackBerry Unite! software to a BlackBerry smartphone are encrypted using AES encryption. AES encryption is the same encryption used by the BlackBerry® Enterprise Server.

Does BlackBerry Unite! software have a spam email message filter?

No, BlackBerry Unite! software does not have a spam email message filter. Use the spam email message filters provided by your email service provider.

Where can I find my email account details?

If you are uncertain about your email account details, you can find this information in the documentation that you received from your email service provider or on your email service provider's web site.