{"id":1489,"date":"2024-09-10T06:46:43","date_gmt":"2024-09-10T06:46:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/?p=1489"},"modified":"2024-09-10T06:46:43","modified_gmt":"2024-09-10T06:46:43","slug":"eliminate-imap-server-not-responding-error","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/eliminate-imap-server-not-responding-error\/","title":{"rendered":"Find Solutions to Eliminate &#8220;IMAP Server Not Responding Error&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Summary<\/strong>: IMAP users often complain of the &#8220;<strong>IMAP Server Not Responding<\/strong>&#8221; error. This is a common problem that arises from several issues. This article will provide insight into how to eliminate or fix the error on your own or with the help of technicians.<\/p>\n<p>IMAP, or Internet Message Access Protocol, is a standard protocol (rules) that allows users to access emails from multiple devices and conduct various email-related activities. IMAP stores data in the cloud and enables real-time access to emails.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/eliminate-imap-server-not-responding-error\/#Advantages_of_Syncing_IMAP_Server\" >Advantages of Syncing IMAP Server<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/eliminate-imap-server-not-responding-error\/#Manual_Solutions_to_Fix_the_%E2%80%9CIMAP_Server_Not_Responding_Error%E2%80%9D\" >Manual Solutions to Fix the \u201cIMAP Server Not Responding Error\u201d<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/eliminate-imap-server-not-responding-error\/#Manual_Solution_1_Check_the_Internet_Connection\" >Manual Solution 1: Check the Internet Connection<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/eliminate-imap-server-not-responding-error\/#Manual_Solution_2_Verify_the_IMAP_Settings\" >Manual Solution 2: Verify the IMAP Settings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/eliminate-imap-server-not-responding-error\/#Manual_Solution_3_Configure_SSL_Setting\" >Manual Solution 3: Configure SSL Setting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/eliminate-imap-server-not-responding-error\/#Manual_Solution_4_Recreate_OST_files_if_the_IMAP_Server_Issue_is_with_Outlook\" >Manual Solution 4: Recreate OST files if the IMAP Server Issue is with Outlook<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/eliminate-imap-server-not-responding-error\/#Manual_Solution_5_Re-configure_IMAP_Server\" >Manual Solution 5: Re-configure IMAP Server<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/eliminate-imap-server-not-responding-error\/#Manual_Solution_6_End_the_Running_Application_from_the_Background\" >Manual Solution 6: End the Running Application from the Background<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/eliminate-imap-server-not-responding-error\/#Manual_Solution_7_Create_a_new_profile\" >Manual Solution 7: Create a new profile<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/eliminate-imap-server-not-responding-error\/#Automated_Solutions_to_Fix_%E2%80%9CIMAP_Server_Not_Responding_Error%E2%80%9D\" >Automated Solutions to Fix \u201cIMAP Server Not Responding Error\u201d<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/eliminate-imap-server-not-responding-error\/#GainTools_Cloud_Backup_Application\" >GainTools Cloud Backup Application<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/eliminate-imap-server-not-responding-error\/#GainTools_Cloud_Migration_App\" >GainTools Cloud Migration App<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/eliminate-imap-server-not-responding-error\/#Final_Words\" >Final Words<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reasons_for_%E2%80%9CIMAP_Server_Not_Responding_Error%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>Reasons for \u201cIMAP Server Not Responding Error\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The problem is common and annoying as it prevents users from accessing their email accounts in real time.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>There may be server issues because it requires an uninterrupted internet connection.<\/li>\n<li>Temporary server unavailability can also raise this issue.<\/li>\n<li>Network or firewall errors.<\/li>\n<li>The particular browser may fail to support the IMAP-based account.<\/li>\n<li>Add-in issues with MS Outlook.<\/li>\n<li>Software or hardware issues can lead to this error.<\/li>\n<li>The incorrect credentials may be the reason.<\/li>\n<li>Configuration of the IMAP account has failed.<\/li>\n<li>Corrupted Email profile.<\/li>\n<li>SSL setting issues can lead to this issue.<\/li>\n<li>Oversized OST files can be a reason.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Advantages_of_Syncing_IMAP_Server\"><\/span>Advantages of Syncing IMAP Server<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>When your local email client is configured with an IMAP-based account, any update in your email service, such as replying, deleting, or forwarding, is updated automatically online or on the IMAP server. Here are the golden benefits of syncing IMAP servers.<\/p>\n<p>An IMAP-Server stores your data in the cloud, preventing your local drives from clutter.<\/p>\n<p>With an IMAP-based server, it is easy to retrieve data. It reduces the fear of data loss substantially.<\/p>\n<p>Sometimes, human errors, like accidentally deleting important emails, can lead to a big loss. Server data backup works as a support to avoid these inevitable missteps.<\/p>\n<p>Data syncing in an IMAP server allows users to share and retrieve emails to infinite platforms.<\/p>\n<p>Also read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/transfer-move-imap-email-to-new-host\/\">Move IMAP Email to New Host<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Manual_Solutions_to_Fix_the_%E2%80%9CIMAP_Server_Not_Responding_Error%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>Manual Solutions to Fix the \u201cIMAP Server Not Responding Error\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We have broken the solutions into two distinct ways- manual and automated to let you choose the best way.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Manual_Solution_1_Check_the_Internet_Connection\"><\/span>Manual Solution 1: Check the Internet Connection<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>An IMAP server fails to respond if the internet connection is not smooth. This is the most common reason for the error. Therefore, always verify your internet connection before looking for another solution.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Manual_Solution_2_Verify_the_IMAP_Settings\"><\/span>Manual Solution 2: Verify the IMAP Settings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If the server connection is strong, the second step you can consider is the evaluation of the IMAP settings. Here are the steps to follow.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Open your <strong>MS Outlook<\/strong> account and click on the <strong>File<\/strong> tab, select Info, navigate to the <strong>Account Settings<\/strong>, and <strong>Click<\/strong> the button.<\/li>\n<li>Select your <strong>IMAP email<\/strong> account and hit <strong>Update<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Now, go for the <strong>More Settings<\/strong> menu and choose <strong>Outgoing Server<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1498\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/outgoing-server-1.png\" alt=\"outgoing server\" width=\"600\" height=\"214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/outgoing-server-1.png 600w, https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/outgoing-server-1-300x107.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Check the box for \u2018<strong>SMTP server requires authentication<\/strong>\u2018 if it is not selected, and then click <strong>Advanced<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Confirm the port number connected to the <strong>Incoming (IMAP) and Outgoing (IMAP)<\/strong> and click <strong>OK<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1497\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/internet-email-setting.png\" alt=\"internet email setting\" width=\"284\" height=\"340\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/internet-email-setting.png 284w, https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/internet-email-setting-251x300.png 251w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 284px) 100vw, 284px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Restart your MS Outlook<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Manual_Solution_3_Configure_SSL_Setting\"><\/span>Manual Solution 3: Configure SSL Setting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It offers a secure connection. Use these ports &#8211; IMAP Port No- 993, Outgoing Server (SMTP) &#8211; 465, SSL setup-related issues will be fixed.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Manual_Solution_4_Recreate_OST_files_if_the_IMAP_Server_Issue_is_with_Outlook\"><\/span>Manual Solution 4: Recreate OST files if the IMAP Server Issue is with Outlook<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The OST file error can lead to the \u2018IMAP Server Not Responding\u2019 error. Oversized OST files can be inaccessible. There may be other issues too. To make your OST file accessible, reconstruct the particular file. Here are the steps you can follow:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Access Outlook and navigate to the <strong>File menu<\/strong>, select Info, then navigate to <strong>Account Settings<\/strong> and click \u2018<strong>Account Setting<\/strong>\u2019<\/li>\n<li>Browse the <strong>Data file<\/strong> section and select the <strong>IMAP email account<\/strong> from the list.<\/li>\n<li>Locate the File then <strong>shut down<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>The file<\/strong> will be backed up in the external drive.<\/li>\n<li>As the backup process is finished. Delete the old file from the default location.<\/li>\n<li>Restart Outlook.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The process of syncing data in the IMAP server will be re-established once the OST file is reacted. If the error has developed due to mismatched OST file data, it is important to fix the inconsistency.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Manual_Solution_5_Re-configure_IMAP_Server\"><\/span>Manual Solution 5: Re-configure IMAP Server<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In this method, correctly configure your IMAP settings on the server. Here are the step-by-step methods to achieve it.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Open your Gmail account.<\/li>\n<li>Select the gear icon and then \u2018<strong>See all settings<\/strong>\u2019<\/li>\n<li>Select the Forwarding and IMAP\/POP tab and check the <strong>Enable IMAP<\/strong> radio button.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1496\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/outgoing-server.png\" alt=\"Enable IMAP\" width=\"600\" height=\"214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/outgoing-server.png 600w, https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/outgoing-server-300x107.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Click \u2018<strong>Save Changes<\/strong>\u2019 to apply the changes.<\/li>\n<li>Return to your Outlook account to see whether the problem has been fixed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Manual_Solution_6_End_the_Running_Application_from_the_Background\"><\/span>Manual Solution 6: End the Running Application from the Background<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>When you open your system, multiple applications start automatically. They work in the background. The IMAP Server issue can be raised from any of these apps. So it is good to terminate these background processes.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Go to the <strong>search bar<\/strong> of your system.<\/li>\n<li>Then search <strong>Task Manager<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Select the apps that you want not to start automatically.<\/li>\n<li>Perform a <strong>right-click action<\/strong> on the application.<\/li>\n<li>Select the <strong>End Task button<\/strong> from the dropdown.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Check whether the problem has been fixed.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Manual_Solution_7_Create_a_new_profile\"><\/span>Manual Solution 7: Create a new profile<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you have not set up your account properly, an IMAP Server error can arise. Here are the steps to create a new Outlook profile.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Go to the <strong>Control Panel<\/strong> locate User Accounts, and choose <strong>Mail<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1495\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/mail-setup.png\" alt=\"mail setup\" width=\"433\" height=\"279\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/mail-setup.png 433w, https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/mail-setup-300x193.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 433px) 100vw, 433px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Click \u2018<strong>Show Profiles<\/strong>, and then choose \u2018<strong>Add<\/strong>\u2018.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1494\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/add-mail.png\" alt=\"add mail\" width=\"346\" height=\"407\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/add-mail.png 346w, https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/add-mail-255x300.png 255w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 346px) 100vw, 346px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enter the <strong>Profile<\/strong> name and hit <strong>OK<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1493\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/profile.png\" alt=\"profile\" width=\"296\" height=\"120\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Provide your IMAP email credentials&gt;&gt;<strong>Next<\/strong>. Press the Finish tab.<\/li>\n<li>Return to the Mail window choose the \u2018<strong>Always use this profile<\/strong>\u2019 option and select the recently created profile from the dropdown.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1492\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/choose-profile.png\" alt=\"choose profile\" width=\"346\" height=\"407\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/choose-profile.png 346w, https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/choose-profile-255x300.png 255w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 346px) 100vw, 346px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Press \u2018<strong>OK<\/strong>\u2018. Wait for Outlook to restart.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Automated_Solutions_to_Fix_%E2%80%9CIMAP_Server_Not_Responding_Error%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>Automated Solutions to Fix \u201cIMAP Server Not Responding Error\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>IMAP issues can make your data inaccessible. At this point, you can use a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/backup\/\">Cloud backup tool<\/a>. Here are the tools we have suggested you try.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GainTools_Cloud_Backup_Application\"><\/span>GainTools Cloud Backup Application<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This is an incredible application. It allows you to create a backup of any IMAP account to various email clients by exporting IMAP data to PST, MSG, EML, EMLX, HTML, and PDF formats.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"maxbutton-1 maxbutton maxbutton-download-now\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/dl\/sign\/gaincloudbackupdemo.exe\"><span class='mb-text'>Download Now<\/span><\/a>\u00a0\u00a0 <a class=\"maxbutton-2 maxbutton maxbutton-buy-now\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/backup\/order\/\"><span class='mb-text'>Buy Now<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Features<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A single window interactive application.<\/li>\n<li>Connect automatically with the account by entering the email credentials.<\/li>\n<li>Support data retrieval of IMAP to multiple formats to access data in Thunderbird, Entourage, Apple Mail, Eudora, and a range of email clients.<\/li>\n<li>An independent application<\/li>\n<li>Create a backup of unlimited data<\/li>\n<li>Save attachments in PDF or HTML format<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Steps<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Download to launch the application<\/li>\n<li>Provide the port, host, and credentials, and click the \u201c<strong>Authenticate Me<\/strong>\u201d tab<\/li>\n<li>Now, select the \u201c<strong>Folder<\/strong>\u201d you want to extract<\/li>\n<li>After that, the file format in which you want to save data<\/li>\n<li>Check the \u201c<strong>save Attachments<\/strong>\u2019<\/li>\n<li>Click \u201c<strong>Browse<\/strong>\u201d to save the output locally.<\/li>\n<li>Finally, the \u201c<strong>Backup Now<\/strong>\u201d tab<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GainTools_Cloud_Migration_App\"><\/span><strong>GainTools Cloud Migration App<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you have an issue with an IMAP account, you can switch your data to another active IMAP account with the help of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/cloud-migration\/\">Cloud Migration<\/a> application.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"maxbutton-1 maxbutton maxbutton-download-now\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/dl\/sign\/cloudmigrationdemo.exe\"><span class='mb-text'>Download Now<\/span><\/a>\u00a0\u00a0 <a class=\"maxbutton-2 maxbutton maxbutton-buy-now\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/cloud-migration\/order\/\"><span class='mb-text'>Buy Now<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Features<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Interactive interface to run without technical assistance<\/li>\n<li>Seamlessly connect two IMAP accounts.<\/li>\n<li>Export entire email properties with attachments.<\/li>\n<li>The licensed version validity never expires.<\/li>\n<li>A suitable choice for individuals and businesses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Steps<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Download and launch the application.<\/li>\n<li>Select the \u201c<strong>Target IMAP Server<\/strong>\u201d and provide its credentials, click \u201c<strong>Authenticate Me<\/strong>\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Next, select the \u201c<strong>Target IMAP Server<\/strong>\u201d where you want to backup data, enter the credentials, and then click the \u201c<strong>Authenticate Me<\/strong>\u201d tab.<\/li>\n<li>Select the \u201c<strong>Filter and Transfer Mail<\/strong>\u201d option to select the target folder, \u201c<strong>Create a New Folder<\/strong>\u201d, and check the \u201c<strong>Apply Filter<\/strong>\u201d tab to filter emails by from, to, subject, or date range. Press \u201c<strong>Apply<\/strong>\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Finally, press the \u201c<strong>Start Transferring<\/strong>\u201d button to accomplish the task.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Words\"><\/span>Final Words<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>There could be multiple reasons for the \u201c<strong>IMAP Server Not Responding Error<\/strong>.\u201d After analyzing the reason for this error you can make the right effort. Carefully, choose a solution to fix this because email sensitivity and accuracy are necessary to intact.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Summary: IMAP users often complain of the &#8220;IMAP Server Not Responding&#8221; error. This is a common problem that arises from several issues. This article will provide insight into how to eliminate or fix the error on your own or with the help of technicians. 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