# Above Mail **<— Return to:** @[https://learn.above.im/s/4cfc56b6-027b-40f4-bd5c-e86417393d23/doc/phone-tablet-guides-mg8bQ5W0qm](https://learn.above.im/s/4cfc56b6-027b-40f4-bd5c-e86417393d23/doc/phone-tablet-guides-mg8bQ5W0qm) --- **<— Previous lesson:** @[https://learn.above.im/s/4cfc56b6-027b-40f4-bd5c-e86417393d23/doc/above-vpn-S6fCkp6Oxf](https://learn.above.im/s/4cfc56b6-027b-40f4-bd5c-e86417393d23/doc/above-vpn-S6fCkp6Oxf) **<— Next lesson:** @[https://learn.above.im/s/4cfc56b6-027b-40f4-bd5c-e86417393d23/doc/above-sync-calendar-contacts-nKcIG5UPjF](https://learn.above.im/s/4cfc56b6-027b-40f4-bd5c-e86417393d23/doc/above-sync-calendar-contacts-nKcIG5UPjF) **—> Go deeper:** @[https://learn.above.im/s/4cfc56b6-027b-40f4-bd5c-e86417393d23/doc/anonmail-0xx4qeEuFm](https://learn.above.im/s/4cfc56b6-027b-40f4-bd5c-e86417393d23/doc/anonmail-0xx4qeEuFm) ## Introduction to Above Mail In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to connect to your Above Email address. Your ***@above.im*** email comes with **2GB of storage** and is accessible on both desktop and mobile devices. Emails are permanently deleted when removed, and system logs are automatically erased every 48 hours, ensuring a private and secure email experience. While your email is hosted on a secure server, messages sent to Big Tech platforms may still be subject to surveillance. For maximum confidentiality, we recommend that your contacts also use Above Email, or that you communicate through an **end-to-end encrypted messaging platform** such as **XMPP**. [https://iframe.mediadelivery.net/embed/158816/b957cbf1-3bee-4922-97a1-d6c883f7c60d?autoplay=false&loop=false&muted=false&preload=true&responsive=true](https://iframe.mediadelivery.net/embed/158816/b957cbf1-3bee-4922-97a1-d6c883f7c60d?autoplay=false&loop=false&muted=false&preload=true&responsive=true) ## **Setting up K-9 Mail (Automatic Configuration)** Manual setup is no longer required. Simply enter your Above Email address (**example@above.im**) and K-9 Mail will automatically detect and apply the correct settings for you. In the event that this feature doesn’t work, you can use the manual configuration option guide below. 1. ![Opening K-9 Mail App for the first time](https://learn.above.im/api/files.get?sig=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJrZXkiOiJ1cGxvYWRzLzRkYmE5Yjc3LTJlZGYtNDRkZi05OGU3LWUzNmM5NDdiNWYyYy8zNjc1YmJlYy0xODIzLTRmODYtOWMxYy1jNjkxMjM3OGM0M2QvazkgbWFpbCBzZXR1cCBwYXJ0IDEucG5nIiwidHlwZSI6ImF0dGFjaG1lbnQiLCJpYXQiOjE3OTI5NTAzMDAsImV4cCI6MTc5MzAzNjcwMH0.9wNCroBjUers1uhLKWQBWLVjPBQe3yODoFziYOJGXfs "right-50 =428x238")Open the ***K-9 Mail*** app and tap ***START*** on the welcome screen. 2. In the email address field, enter your **Above Email address** in the following format: *example@above.im* 3. Tap ***NEXT*** to proceed. 4. Enter your Above Privacy Suite password and tap ***NEXT*** once again. 5. *K-9 Mail* will ask you to set a name for your account. This name will be visible to your email recipients when you send messages. 6. ![Completing setup of K-9 Mail with Above Email](https://learn.above.im/api/files.get?sig=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJrZXkiOiJ1cGxvYWRzLzRkYmE5Yjc3LTJlZGYtNDRkZi05OGU3LWUzNmM5NDdiNWYyYy9jZWRkZWNhNi00ZTNjLTRmZjMtYmI3OC0zYWViZDA4ZjY1Y2EvazkgbWFpbCBzZXR1cCBwYXJ0IDIucG5nIiwidHlwZSI6ImF0dGFjaG1lbnQiLCJpYXQiOjE3OTI5NTAzMDAsImV4cCI6MTc5MzAzNjcwMH0.VoY64ss-l7sqhWziDZyxc8EkEl3knO5OThn2KDBxblo "right-50 =428x238")Next, *K-9 Mail* lets you choose how often it checks for new emails in the background. If you're unsure, leave it on the **default setting**—you can change it later at any time in the app’s settings. 7. *K-9 Mail* will now request a few permissions. We recommend enabling them for the best experience. **Confirm everything is working:** 1. Tap the **☰ menu icon** in the upper-left corner of *K-9 Mail*. 2. You should see all your em[Above Mail](/doc/c484a1f1-2295-4eed-9e17-692a0ac69210)ail folders (Inbox, Sent, Drafts, etc.). 3. If your folders appear, your **Above Email account** is successfully set up in K-9 Mail. 4. To manually refresh folders, simply swipe down from the top of the screen. --- ## **Setting up K-9 Mail (Manual Setup)** Most of the time, K-9 Mail will automatically detect the correct settings for your Above Suite email. However, if automatic setup doesn’t work, you can easily configure your account manually. Follow the steps below to complete the setup if the app is unable to detect the settings on its own. 1. ![Opening K9 Mail and encountering auto config failure](https://learn.above.im/api/files.get?sig=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJrZXkiOiJ1cGxvYWRzLzRkYmE5Yjc3LTJlZGYtNDRkZi05OGU3LWUzNmM5NDdiNWYyYy9iOWJlNWVmMS0yN2Y1LTRiOTUtYWI5MC02OTY5MGY2ZjA4MDIvazkgbWFudWFsIHNjcmVlbnNob3RzIDEucG5nIiwidHlwZSI6ImF0dGFjaG1lbnQiLCJpYXQiOjE3OTI5NTAzMDAsImV4cCI6MTc5MzAzNjcwMH0.nj6DRyiS_pB4OebotHv2kodFJ4Ziv3zQyAMphHfj0OU "right-50 =428x232")**Open the K-9 Mail app** and tap *“**Get Started”***. 2. Enter your **@above.im** email address in the text field. 3. Tap ***NEXT*** to continue. 4. Wait while the app attempts to automatically detect your email configuration. 5. If you see a **“*Configuration not found*”** error, don’t worry. Just tap ***NEXT*** again to proceed with manual setup. 6. ![Setting incoming and outgoing mail settings](https://learn.above.im/api/files.get?sig=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJrZXkiOiJ1cGxvYWRzLzRkYmE5Yjc3LTJlZGYtNDRkZi05OGU3LWUzNmM5NDdiNWYyYy8wY2M0ZTM5NS1lZjY4LTRiYzktYTgyNS1lNmFhZDYzNzQxMWQvazkgbWFudWFsIHNjcmVlbnNob3RzIDIucG5nIiwidHlwZSI6ImF0dGFjaG1lbnQiLCJpYXQiOjE3OTI5NTAzMDAsImV4cCI6MTc5MzAzNjcwMH0.5gRyx-Gn8vIto_kd3JOxRC_LSdEgT373c93dDnCf1uc "right-50 =428x232")**Configure Incoming Mail Settings** Fill out the page with the following information: * **Server**: mail.above.im * **Security**: SSL/TLS * **Port**: 993 * **Username**: example@above.im * **Password**: your Above Suite password 7. Tap ***NEXT*** to proceed. 8. Wait while the system verifies your incoming mail settings. 9. **Configure Outgoing Mail Settings** Enter the following information: * **Server**: mail.above.im * **Security**: StartTLS * **Port**: 587 10. Tap ***NEXT*** to continue. 11. Customize the Display settings to your preferences. 12. ![Setting email signature and granting permissions](https://learn.above.im/api/files.get?sig=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJrZXkiOiJ1cGxvYWRzLzRkYmE5Yjc3LTJlZGYtNDRkZi05OGU3LWUzNmM5NDdiNWYyYy9kNmE1MmM1Yi1hNDBkLTQxZjQtYTk2My1mODViMTkwMzg0ZWEvazkgbWFudWFsIHNjcmVlbnNob3RzIDMucG5nIiwidHlwZSI6ImF0dGFjaG1lbnQiLCJpYXQiOjE3OTI5NTAzMDAsImV4cCI6MTc5MzAzNjcwMH0.avEa3Vs3wAKUUYKRlrFTTF2T7apgcjybKjJL6EdjA2Y "right-50 =428x232")Once you’ve set your Display Settings preferences, tap ***NEXT*** 13. Leave the **Sync Options** at their default settings unless you have specific preferences. 14. Wait for the app to finish setting up your account. 15. When prompted, tap ***Allow*** next to ***Contacts*** to grant permission. 16. Then tap “***Allow*”** next to ***Notifications*** to enable notification access. 17. ![Granting permissions and checking configuration](https://learn.above.im/api/files.get?sig=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJrZXkiOiJ1cGxvYWRzLzRkYmE5Yjc3LTJlZGYtNDRkZi05OGU3LWUzNmM5NDdiNWYyYy8xYWQ4MWU0Zi02N2U4LTRiYzEtODMxZi0yNjRmNjllNmExMTMvazkgbWFudWFsIHNjcmVlbnNob3RzIDQucG5nIiwidHlwZSI6ImF0dGFjaG1lbnQiLCJpYXQiOjE3OTI5NTAzMDAsImV4cCI6MTc5MzAzNjcwMH0.8a7-0sibdBWjSEiy0V_qSg7flI7UpCaGY6P_krhhV74 "right-50 =428x232")When you tap ***Allow*** for both *Contacts* and *Notifications*, a system popup will appear for each. Make sure to tap ***Allow*** on both popups to grant the necessary permissions. 18. Once permissions are enabled, tap ***NEXT*** to proceed. 19. You’ll be redirected to your inbox—this will likely be empty if you're setting up the account for the first time. 20. Tap the **☰ menu icon** in the top-left corner of K-9 Mail. If you see your email folders (Inbox, Sent, Drafts, etc.), your Above Email account has been successfully set up. --- [Above Phone K9 Mail Guide](https://learn.above.im/s/4cfc56b6-027b-40f4-bd5c-e86417393d23/doc/above-mail-PjxOc0a1tq) --- **Documents** - [Register your account](https://learn.above.im/s/4cfc56b6-027b-40f4-bd5c-e86417393d23/doc/register-your-account-HWw4A5wHar) - [Phone / Tablet Guides](https://learn.above.im/s/4cfc56b6-027b-40f4-bd5c-e86417393d23/doc/phone-tablet-guides-mg8bQ5W0qm) - [Laptop Guides](https://learn.above.im/s/4cfc56b6-027b-40f4-bd5c-e86417393d23/doc/laptop-guides-7FZf9Td8JN) - [Browser Guides](https://learn.above.im/s/4cfc56b6-027b-40f4-bd5c-e86417393d23/doc/browser-guides-azpUbURSxW) - [Other Devices](https://learn.above.im/s/4cfc56b6-027b-40f4-bd5c-e86417393d23/doc/other-devices-CMJxwbQHsn) - [Notices](https://learn.above.im/s/4cfc56b6-027b-40f4-bd5c-e86417393d23/doc/notices-y1Q6cVeduh)