Port 993 (TCP) — IMAPS Encrypted Mailbox
Internet Message Access Protocol over implicit TLS (IMAPS) synchronizes mail folders between desktop/mobile email clients and mail servers on TCP/993.
| Port Number | 993 |
|---|---|
| Transport Protocol | TCP |
| Primary Service | IMAPS Encrypted Mailbox |
| Standard / Specification | RFC 8314 |
| IANA Port Range | Well-Known System Port (0–1023) |
| Internet Exposure Risk | Standard authenticated client mail retrieval; protect accounts with strong MFA/OAuth2. |
Firewall Architecture & Hardening Best Practices
Disable legacy plaintext IMAP on TCP/143 for external networks and serve all client mailbox connections exclusively over implicit TLS on TCP/993.
Operational Troubleshooting Note
Confirm mailbox TLS readiness with openssl s_client -connect imap.example.com:993 -crlf.
Quick CLI Connectivity & Firewall Reference
# Test TCP/993 reachability (Linux / macOS / PowerShell) nc -zv target.example.com 993 Test-NetConnection -ComputerName target.example.com -Port 993 # Allow restricted CIDR on Linux UFW firewall ufw allow from 10.0.0.0/8 to any port 993 proto tcp
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