Access your Cgl.ucsf.edu (UCSF CGL email) Account from an Email Program using IMAP

Cgl.ucsf.edu (UCSF CGL email) provides IMAP access to your Cgl.ucsf.edu (UCSF CGL email) account, so you can connect to your email from mobile devices and desktop email clients.

Last Verified November 2022
 
 

Cgl.ucsf.edu supports IMAP / SMTP

This means you don't have to use Cgl.ucsf.edu's webmail interface! You can check your email and send messages using other email programs (like Mailspring, Outlook Express, Apple Mail, or Mozilla Thunderbird). Using desktop email applications can improve your workflow. They typically offer more options, and your email is still available on your computer when you're disconnected from the internet.

Setup Your Cgl.ucsf.edu Account with Your Email Program Using IMAP

To access your Cgl.ucsf.edu email account from a desktop email program, you'll need the IMAP and SMTP settings below:

Cgl.ucsf.edu (UCSF CGL email) IMAP Server plato.cgl.ucsf.edu
IMAP port993
IMAP securitySSL / TLS
IMAP usernameYour username
IMAP passwordYour Cgl.ucsf.edu password
Cgl.ucsf.edu (UCSF CGL email) SMTP Server plato.cgl.ucsf.edu
SMTP port587
SMTP securitySTARTTLS
SMTP usernameYour username
SMTP passwordYour Cgl.ucsf.edu password

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