Email Settings GuideQuick answer: Network Solutions mail now runs on the Open-Xchange platform. Incoming IMAP is netsol-imap-oxcs.hostingplatform.com on 993. POP3 uses netsol-pop-oxcs.hostingplatform.com on 995. Outgoing is netsol-smtp-oxcs.hostingplatform.com on 587 with STARTTLS or 465 with SSL. Sign in with the full email address and your mailbox password. The old mail.yourdomain names retired. Moving from old settings? See old vs current servers.
What Changed Recently#
Network Solutions moved mail to a new platform and new server names, which broke many older setups. Here is where Network Solutions email stands today and what it means for your setup.
Worth knowing
Mail moved to the Open-Xchange platform. Incoming is now netsol-imap-oxcs.hostingplatform.com. The old mail.yourdomain names stopped working, so update your app to the current servers.
Worth knowing
The certificate is issued to hostingplatform.com. Use the netsol server names rather than your own domain. Otherwise the app shows a certificate name warning.
Worth knowing
Outgoing prefers 587 with STARTTLS. Port 465 with SSL works if your app does not offer STARTTLS. The SMTP server always needs authentication with the same login as incoming.
Before You Begin#
Handle these two basics before anything else. Skip them and your email app will reject the connection even when every server value is correct.
1. Create the mailbox
Set incoming to netsol-imap-oxcs.hostingplatform.com and outgoing to netsol-smtp-oxcs.hostingplatform.com. The older mail.yourdomain names no longer work.
Where: Network Solutions account then Email
2. Know your mailbox password
The login is the full email address. The password is the mailbox password set for the mailbox in your Network Solutions account.
Where: Find your settings →
About Network Solutions#
Network Solutions is a US registrar founded in 1979, the first of its kind. Its email runs on the Open-Xchange hostingplatform.com servers. It is part of Newfold Digital.
Network Solutions registered the first .com domains in the 1980s and today sells domains, hosting and business email from Jacksonville, Florida. Its mail moved to the Open-Xchange platform, so incoming is netsol-imap-oxcs.hostingplatform.com and outgoing is netsol-smtp-oxcs.hostingplatform.com. You sign in with the whole address and your mailbox password.
| Service Name | Network Solutions Email |
| Mail System | Open-Xchange on hostingplatform.com |
| Owned By | Newfold Digital |
| Founded | 1979 |
| Based In | Jacksonville, Florida |
| Email Type | Custom domains, such as you@yourdomain.com |
| Webmail | From your account |
| Incoming Host | netsol-imap-oxcs.hostingplatform.com |
| Protocols Supported | IMAP, POP3, SMTP |
| App Password Needed | No, mailbox password |
| Username | Full email address |
Network Solutions Webmail Login#
You can always read your mail in a browser. The official Network Solutions pages are:
Find Your Settings#
IMAP is ready once the mailbox exists. Use the current hostingplatform.com servers, since the old names no longer connect.
- Sign in to your Network Solutions account at networksolutions.com.
- Open Email then your mailbox.
- Set incoming to netsol-imap-oxcs.hostingplatform.com over SSL.
- Set outgoing to netsol-smtp-oxcs.hostingplatform.com over SSL.
Network Solutions IMAP Settings#
IMAP is the incoming choice for Network Solutions. Mail stays on the netsol server, so webmail and your phone read one shared inbox. Incoming runs on netsol-imap-oxcs.hostingplatform.com over 993.
| IMAP Server | netsol-imap-oxcs.hostingplatform.com | |
| Port | 993 | |
| Encryption | SSL/TLS (required) | |
| Username | Your full email address, including @yourdomain.com | |
| Password | Your mailbox password | |
| Authentication | Required |
Network Solutions POP3 Settings#
POP3 downloads mail to 1 device. Pick it only if you want a local copy on a single computer. Not sure? See the comparison below.
| POP3 Server | netsol-pop-oxcs.hostingplatform.com | |
| Port | 995 | |
| Encryption | SSL/TLS (required) | |
| Username | Your full email address | |
| Password | Your mailbox password |
Network Solutions SMTP Settings#
SMTP handles outgoing mail. If you can read mail but not send it, the problem is here.
| SMTP Server | netsol-smtp-oxcs.hostingplatform.com | |
| Port (SSL) | 465 | |
| Port (STARTTLS) | 587 | |
| Encryption | SSL or STARTTLS (required) | |
| Username | Your full email address | |
| Password | Same as incoming mail | |
| Authentication | Required. Switch on outgoing server authentication in the client. |
465 with SSL. Many home connections block port 25. Network Solutions prefers 587 with STARTTLS and offers 465 with SSL. Confirm outgoing authentication is on.
Check Network Solutions IMAP Settings Online#
You don't need to download anything to check Network Solutions IMAP settings online. This page is the lookup: every value is verified, current and copyable straight from your browser. Not sure your address uses Network Solutions servers? Enter it below to check in a moment.
Does my email address use these settings?
Runs in your browser only. Your address is never sent anywhere or stored.
Want to verify the account itself before configuring an app? Open Network Solutions webmail from your account, which confirms your address and password work. If webmail opens, any email app connects with the tables above.
Look Up IMAP Settings for Any Email Domain#
This page covers Network Solutions. For every other address, work email on a company domain included, we run a free online lookup database: imapsettings.com.
imapsettings.com
Complete email settings database, by Univik
Enter any email address and get the incoming and outgoing server settings for that domain in 1 step:
Your address is used only to find the settings for that domain. Nothing is stored or shared.
Username and Password#
Both come from the mailbox itself. The username is the whole email address and the password is the mailbox password set for the mailbox in your Network Solutions account. A standard Network Solutions mailbox uses no app password.
Username is the full address
Type you@yourdomain.com in full, with the part after the at sign. Network Solutions turns down a bare mailbox name.
Put the same address on both netsol servers.
Password is the mailbox one
This is the mailbox password set in your Network Solutions account, not the registrar sign in for billing. Reset it under Email if an app keeps refusing it.
The registrar account sign in guards billing. A mail client uses the mailbox password over SSL.
Set Up Network Solutions in Email Clients#
The servers and ports are always the same. Only the menus differ. Jump to your app:
Outlook (Windows and Mac)
- In Outlook select Add Account, then turn on manual setup under Advanced options.
- Choose IMAP and set incoming to
netsol-imap-oxcs.hostingplatform.comon 993 with SSL. - Set outgoing to
netsol-smtp-oxcs.hostingplatform.comon 587 with STARTTLS. - Enter the full address and mailbox password when Outlook prompts you.
- Send a test message to yourself to prove both paths.
Apple Mail (macOS)
- In Mail select Add Account, then pick Other Mail Account.
- Give your name, Network Solutions address and mailbox password, then continue.
- Enter netsol-imap-oxcs.hostingplatform.com for incoming and netsol-smtp-oxcs.hostingplatform.com for outgoing, both with SSL.
- Keep the SSL ports so nothing sends in plain text.
- Save and wait for the mailbox to load.
iPhone and iPad
- In Settings open Mail, then tap Mail Accounts and Add Account.
- Tap Other then Add Mail Account and fill your details.
- Keep IMAP chosen and put netsol-imap-oxcs.hostingplatform.com for incoming and netsol-smtp-oxcs.hostingplatform.com for outgoing.
- Leave the secure ports iOS fills, since Network Solutions expects SSL.
- Tap Save and let iOS run its check.
Android
- Open your mail app and tap Add account, then Other or IMAP.
- Put in your address and password. Switch to manual setup if it stalls.
- For incoming use netsol-imap-oxcs.hostingplatform.com on 993 over SSL.
- For outgoing use netsol-smtp-oxcs.hostingplatform.com on 587 with STARTTLS.
- Save and swipe down to fetch your mail.
Thunderbird
- In Thunderbird pick Account Actions, then Add Mail Account.
- Type your name, Network Solutions address and mailbox password, then Continue.
- Wait for detection, then make sure IMAP with SSL is picked.
- If detection fails, type netsol-imap-oxcs.hostingplatform.com for incoming and netsol-smtp-oxcs.hostingplatform.com for outgoing.
- Hit Done and the folders fill in on the first sync.
Network Solutions Webmail Settings#
Server settings connect your apps. These controls set how a Network Solutions mailbox behaves on the server. They live in Network Solutions webmail, which opens from your account at networksolutions.com and runs on Open-Xchange.
Signature
Add one in the webmail preferences. The signature rides on mail sent from webmail. A desktop app keeps its own.
Vacation Auto Reply
Set a vacation reply in webmail and give it start and end dates. The Network Solutions server sends it, so it fires even when your machine is off.
Filters and Folders
Create filters in Network Solutions webmail. A server side rule sorts a message ahead of any device fetching it. A rule set inside an app only works while that app is open.
Spam and Blocked Senders
Network Solutions filters incoming mail for spam. Tune rules and blocked senders in webmail. Flagged mail lands in the spam folder for a look.
POP3 vs IMAP#
| Feature | IMAP | POP3 |
|---|---|---|
| Where mail lives | On the Network Solutions server | Downloaded to 1 device |
| Multiple devices | ✅ Everything stays in sync | ❌ Each device sees different mail |
| Sent and deleted mail | ✅ Synced everywhere | ⚠️ Stays only on that device |
| Offline reading | ⚠️ Cached mail only | ✅ Full local copy |
| Server storage used | Yes, counts against your quota | Can be freed after download |
| Best for | Phone + computer, everyday use | Single PC, local archives |
Network Solutions Sending and Storage Limits#
A few limits are worth knowing before you bulk forward or move a mailbox. Network Solutions runs mail on Open-Xchange with a few rules:
| Mailbox storage | Set by your email plan |
| Username | Full email address |
| Incoming host | netsol-imap-oxcs.hostingplatform.com |
| Outgoing host | netsol-smtp-oxcs.hostingplatform.com |
| SMTP ports | 587 STARTTLS or 465 SSL |
| Certificate | Issued to hostingplatform.com |
Troubleshooting Network Solutions Connections#
Find the exact error your email app shows, then apply the fix:
| Error you see | What it means | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Username or password rejected | Short username or wrong password | Use the full email address with the mailbox password from your Network Solutions account, not the registrar sign in. |
| Cannot send on port 25 | ISP blocks the default SMTP port | Switch outgoing to 587 with STARTTLS on netsol-smtp-oxcs.hostingplatform.com. Port 465 with SSL works too. |
| Certificate name warning | Used a mail.yourdomain name | The certificate is issued to hostingplatform.com. Use netsol-imap-oxcs.hostingplatform.com so the name matches. |
| Old settings stopped working | Servers moved to Open-Xchange | Network Solutions moved mail to hostingplatform.com. Switch to netsol-imap-oxcs.hostingplatform.com and netsol-smtp-oxcs.hostingplatform.com. |
| Cannot connect to server | Wrong port or encryption | Set 993 with SSL incoming and 465 with SSL outgoing. A firewall on your own machine can block it as well. |
| Repeated password prompt | Short username or a typo | Clear the saved login, then put in the full address with the mailbox password. |
| Messages stuck in Outbox | SMTP authentication is off | Enable "outgoing server requires authentication" with the same login as incoming mail. |
| Outlook will not save the new settings | Cached old profile or wrong encryption | Remove the old account and add it fresh with netsol-imap-oxcs.hostingplatform.com on 993 SSL and netsol-smtp-oxcs.hostingplatform.com on 587 STARTTLS. |
| Sending fails after the migration | SMTP authentication is off | Turn on outgoing authentication with the same login as incoming. Network Solutions has required it since 2023. |
Reader Reported Fixes
Use the current servers. When a manual setup will not connect, set incoming to netsol-imap-oxcs.hostingplatform.com and outgoing to netsol-smtp-oxcs.hostingplatform.com over SSL. That pair clears most failed setups after the platform move.
Test the login in webmail first. Open Webmail from your Network Solutions account. If webmail opens, the credentials are right and the issue sits in the server names or ports.
Old Settings vs Current Servers#
Network Solutions moved mail to the Open-Xchange platform, so the old per-domain names stopped working. Here is the retired setup next to what connects today.
Retired
- mail.yourdomain names
- Plain ports without SSL
- No SMTP authentication
Current
- netsol-imap-oxcs.hostingplatform.com on 993
- netsol-pop-oxcs.hostingplatform.com on 995
- netsol-smtp-oxcs.hostingplatform.com on 587
- SSL and SMTP authentication on
Moving Mail In or Out?#
Network Solutions mail speaks plain IMAP, so a mailbox moves in or out like any standard account. On a Network Solutions move each folder stays on the server until the copy ends.
Take a copy first. Back up the mailbox before a move. A note that arrives mid switch can sit on either side. A copy keeps you safe.
Carrying mail across? The Univik Email Migration Tool moves each folder over an IMAP link. Give it netsol-imap-oxcs.hostingplatform.com with the mailbox password on this side and the other account opposite.
Rather hand it off? Our Email Migration Services team runs the whole move and verifies each folder arrived.
Use These Settings in Univik Email Backup#
The same IMAP settings above let you download your complete Network Solutions mailbox to your computer. Univik Email Backup saves everything as PST, MBOX, EML or PDF files you keep forever, even if the account closes.
- Download Univik Email Backup and install it on Windows.
- Select Network Solutions from the source list. If Network Solutions is not listed, pick a plain IMAP account.
- Give the complete email address with your mailbox password. On Network Solutions the login name is always the whole email address.
- When the backup tool wants server details, hand it netsol-imap-oxcs.hostingplatform.com on port 993 with SSL. Take those values straight from the IMAP table above, with port
993over SSL. - Pick a saving format and folder, then start the backup. Large mailboxes download in the background.
Univik Tools That Use These Settings#
Many people land here while migrating or archiving a mailbox. All 3 tools use the same IMAP settings from this page:
Email Backup
Download your complete Network Solutions mailbox to PST, MBOX, EML or PDF before switching or closing the account.
Email Backup Tool →
Email Migration Tool
Copy every folder from Network Solutions straight into Gmail, Microsoft 365 or any other account. No manual export needed.
Email Migration Tool →
Email Converter Tool
Already have MBOX, EML or OST files from an old export? Convert them to PST, PDF or any format your new app opens.
Email Converter Tool →Prefer to hand the whole migration to experts?
If the hostnames and passwords feel like busywork, you can let the tool handle it. Univik's migration team handles the complete project: planning, transfer, verification and a report showing every folder made it. Since 2013, for single mailboxes up to full company moves.
Email Settings Glossary#
IMAP
Internet Message Access Protocol. Reads mail that stays on the server, so all your devices see the same inbox, folders and read status.
POP3
Post Office Protocol version 3. Downloads mail to 1 device and can remove it from the server. Older method, still useful for local archives.
SMTP
Simple Mail Transfer Protocol. Sends your outgoing mail. Every account needs it next to IMAP or POP3, which only receive.
SSL / TLS / STARTTLS
Encryption for the connection. SSL/TLS encrypts from the start (ports 993, 995, 465). STARTTLS upgrades a plain connection (port 587).
Mailbox Password
The password set for a mailbox in your Network Solutions account. Your email apps use this, not the registrar sign in for billing.
netsol-imap-oxcs.hostingplatform.com
The Network Solutions IMAP incoming server, on 993 over SSL. It is the recommended incoming choice.
Network Solutions Account
The networksolutions.com area where you manage mailboxes, set passwords and open webmail.
Open-Xchange
The mail platform Network Solutions runs, reached at hostingplatform.com. Webmail and the mail servers sit on it.
netsol-smtp-oxcs.hostingplatform.com
The Network Solutions outgoing server, on 587 with STARTTLS or 465 with SSL. It always requires authentication.
hostingplatform.com
The domain the Network Solutions mail servers and certificate use. The netsol server names end in it.
Newfold Digital
The parent company of Network Solutions. It also owns Bluehost, HostGator and Register.com.
STARTTLS
The way port 587 upgrades a plain link to an encrypted one. Network Solutions prefers it for sending.
netsol-pop-oxcs.hostingplatform.com
The Network Solutions POP3 server, on 995 over SSL. It is separate from the IMAP host, which ends in -imap-oxcs.
SMTP authentication
Signing in on the outgoing server with the same login as incoming. Network Solutions has required it since 2023.
TLS 1.2
The minimum secure protocol Network Solutions accepts. Older versions were turned off, so update your app if sending fails.
How We Verify These Settings#
Univik builds email backup, migration and converter software since 2013. Our tools sign in to Network Solutions over IMAP and SMTP every day for thousands of users, so a changed server, port or login rule shows up in our connection logs before most guides notice it.
Every value on this page is confirmed with three checks: a live IMAP and SMTP connection from Univik Email Backup, a comparison against the Network Solutions guides and a sign in with a real mailbox using the full address. We re verify after any provider announcement and at least once a quarter.
Found something that no longer matches what Network Solutions shows you? Tell us and we will retest and update the page, with the change logged in what changed recently.
Help & Support
Frequently Asked Questions
Point your app at netsol-imap-oxcs.hostingplatform.com on port 993 over SSL. Your login name is the full email address and the password is your mailbox password. Outgoing uses netsol-smtp-oxcs.hostingplatform.com on 587 or 465. The IMAP settings section holds the full table.
Check the username first. It must be the complete address rather than the part before the at sign. Use the mailbox password from your Network Solutions account, not the registrar sign in for billing.
IMAP suits nearly everyone. Mail stays on the server so webmail and your phone match. POP downloads mail to one machine and can lose it if that machine fails. Full comparison here.
Yes. The server, ports and encryption match on iPhone, Android and Windows. Only the path to the settings screen shifts by app, which the client setup guides spell out.
Incoming is netsol-imap-oxcs.hostingplatform.com and outgoing is netsol-smtp-oxcs.hostingplatform.com. The old mail.yourdomain names retired when Network Solutions moved mail to the Open-Xchange platform.
Yes. Leave SSL set on each server so the sign in never travels in the open. The certificate is issued to hostingplatform.com, so use the netsol server names.
An email client with IMAP downloads mail as it syncs, but a dedicated backup tool is faster and saves standard files you can open anywhere. See how to back up your Network Solutions mailbox. If you already exported files in another format, an email converter changes them to PST, PDF or whatever your new app opens.
With Network Solutions the culprit is often the platform move. The old mail.yourdomain names retired, so switch to netsol-imap-oxcs.hostingplatform.com. Check what to know.
A migration tool copies mail across the two accounts on an IMAP link. Give the Network Solutions IMAP settings with netsol-imap-oxcs.hostingplatform.com and the mailbox password on this side and the destination details on the other. Each folder lands with its dates intact.
If setting this up feels risky or you have many accounts to move, our managed email migration service does the entire job for you.
POP3 uses netsol-pop-oxcs.hostingplatform.com on port 995 over SSL. That is a different host from IMAP, which uses netsol-imap-oxcs.hostingplatform.com on 993. IMAP is the recommended choice for most people.
Other Email Provider Settings
Summary: Network Solutions Settings at a Glance
- IMAP: netsol-imap-oxcs.hostingplatform.com, port 993, SSL/TLS
- POP3: netsol-pop-oxcs.hostingplatform.com, port 995, SSL/TLS
- SMTP: netsol-smtp-oxcs.hostingplatform.com, port 587 or 465
- Username is always your full email address
- Certificate issued to hostingplatform.com
- Pick IMAP for phone + computer sync
- Full address as the username
- Username is always the full email address