We are using IMAP to keep a copy of your emails over your Rackspace account this will allow you to use multiple email clients at once. Throughout this tutorial, you will learn how to configure IMAP over your preferred mail clients using the below criteria. This is totally optional and based on your preference to set up your mailbox with an email client, as you can start using your mail account at once through the provided using webmail. You can either use the Email Help Tool to guide you through the set up process or use the instructions provided to enter your settings manually.
Once you have created your Rackspace mailbox and added MX and SPF records on your DNS registrar panel, you can also configure and use your preferred email client to send and receive emails. Please click on the link below to set up your Rackspace Email on a desktop client (such as Microsoft Outlook or Mac Mail) and on your mobile device (such as Iphones and Androids).