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Rediffmail is a free, web-based email service offered by Rediff.com, an Indian web portal. It allows users to send and receive emails, with features like:

User-friendly interface for easy navigation.
Virus protection and Spam protection to keep your Rediffmail email safe.
Ability to send and receive attachments

Rediffmail also offers a paid service called Rediffmail Pro, which provides additional features like multiple email addresses and domain name ownership.

Rediffmail's story goes hand-in-hand with Rediff.com, a web portal launched in 1996, a time when the internet was young in India. Rediffmail emerged as one of the earliest email services in the country.

1996: Rediff.com is founded, offering various services including email.
2010: Rediffmail NG, a mobile-friendly version of the email service, is launched.


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While the exact launch date of Rediffmail is unclear, it played a significant role in providing email access to Indians in the early days of the Internet. now on all over the world.

Rediffmail login

Rediffmail login from a PC laptop or desktop browser:

  • Go to the Rediffmail website: Open your web browser and visit https://mail.rediff.com/cgi-bin/login.cgi.
  • Enter your login credentials: Type your complete Rediffmail email address and your Rediffmail password in the designated fields.
  • Click "Sign in" or press "Enter": Locate the "Sign in" button to log in to your Rediffmail account.

Rediffmail login on Android devices:

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Using the Rediffmail App:

  • Download the official app named "Rediffmail" from the Google Play Store.
  • Open the app and enter your Rediffmail username and password.
  • Tap stay signed in for easier access in the future.
  • Press the "Sign in" button.

Using the Browser:

  • Launch the web browser on an Android device.
  • Go to the Rediffmail website or search for "Rediffmail login".
  • Enter your Rediffmail username and password on the login page.
  • Press "Sign in".

Rediffmail login on iPhones or iOS devices:

Using Rediffmail App:

  • Open the App Store and Download the official "Rediffmail" App.
  • Open the app and provide your Rediffmail email address and password.
  • You might receive a one-time password (OTP) for verification on your registered mobile number or
  • alternate email. Provide OTP to log in.

Using iPhone Mail App:

  • Open the "Settings" app on your iPhone.
  • Tap on "Mail, Contacts, Calendars".
  • Select "Add Account".
  • Choose "Other" and then "Add Mail Account".
  • Enter your full Rediffmail email address, and password, and configure the server settings:
  • Incoming Mail Server: pop.rediffmail.com (POP) or [invalid URL removed] (IMAP)
  • Outgoing Mail Server: smtp.rediffmail.com
  • Save the account settings.

Rediffmail login by Protocols.

It is easy to access rediffmail by protocols first choose the right protocol by following the guide below

Choosing the Right Protocol:

IMAP: This is ideal if you access your emails from multiple devices (phone, computer, tablet). IMAP keeps your emails stored on the Rediffmail server, allowing synchronized access and viewing across all your devices.

POP3: This is more suitable for users who primarily access emails from a single device. POP3 typically downloads emails to your device and can be configured to remove them from the server, keeping your local storage organized.

Rediffmail login IMAP and POP3:

  • Server Name: Use pop.rediffmailpro.com for POP3 and imap.rediffmailpro.com for IMAP.
  • Port Number: 995 for POP3 and 993 for IMAP.
  • Requires SSL/TLS: Always enable SSL/TLS for secure communication (both incoming and outgoing).
  • Authentication: Required
  • Username: Your full Rediffmail email address (e.g., [email protected])
  • Password: Your Rediffmail account password.

Rediffmail SMTP Settings:

  • Server Name: smtp.rediffmailpro.com
  • Port Number: 465 (recommended) or 587
  • Requires SSL/TLS: Yes (use port 465 for enhanced security)
  • Authentication: Required
  • Username: Your full Rediffmail email address (e.g., [email protected])
  • Password: Your Rediffmail account password

Security Reminder:

While POP3 allows disabling SSL/TLS, enabling it for both incoming and outgoing emails is strongly recommended. This ensures secure communication and protects your data from prying eyes. For maximum security, use port 465 on the SMTP server.

Sign up for a Rediffmail account:

  1. Visit the Rediffmail sign-up page: You can find it by searching for "Rediffmail signup" or going to the Rediffmail website.
  2. Fill out the signup form: This will typically include creating a username, and password, entering your mobile number for verification, and possibly some other details like your name and location.
  3. Verify your account: Rediffmail might send a verification code to your phone number. Provide code to complete Rediffmail signup.

That's it! Once you verify your account, you should be able to access your new Rediffmail account.

FAQs

Ways to secure your Rediffmail account:

Strong Password: Use a password mix of letters, numbers, and symbols. Don't reuse passwords from other accounts.

Two-Factor Authentication (2FA): Enable 2FA to require a code from your phone or another email address in addition to your password when logging in.2FA provides an extra layer of security.

How to recover your Rediffmail account:

  • Visit the Rediffmail account recovery page
  • Enter your registered Rediffmail username or email address.
  • Complete the CAPTCHA challenge.
  • Choose a recovery method:
  • If you linked an alternate email address, a reset link will be sent there.
  • If you provide a recovery phone number, a verification code will be sent via SMS.
  • To create a new password and regain access Follow the instructions.

If you can't access these options, contact Rediffmail support for further assistance: https://support.rediff.com/contact/

Conclusion

Rediffmail, launched in the early days of the internet in India, remains a free email service provider offering a user-friendly interface, spam and virus protection, and attachment capabilities. Rediffmail Pro also provides a paid service with additional features. Signing up for a Rediffmail account is straightforward, and so is logging in from a PC, Android device, or iPhone. If you encounter any issues accessing your account, Rediffmail offers a recovery process.