IVS - Email Setup
All IVS employees are provided with an official company email in the following format:
f.last@ivs.global
This guide explains how to access and use your IVS email in a simple, non-technical way. All technical server settings are handled by IT.
1. Your Email Details
You will receive from IVS Admin:
- Email address:
f.last@ivs.global - Password
2. Web Access (Fastest & Easiest)
You can always access your email from any browser.
- Open a browser
- Go to https://mail.ivs.global
Log in using:
- Email:
f.last@ivs.global - Password: your temporary password
- Email:
- Change your password when prompted
✅ Use this option if you do not want to set up an email app.
3. Computer Setup
Option A: Outlook (Windows / Mac) — Recommended
- Open Outlook
- Click Add Account
- Enter your IVS email:
f.last@ivs.global - When asked, choose Manual setup → IMAP
- Enter the password you were given
- Use the following server settings (no changes needed):
Incoming (IMAP):
- Server:
mail.ivs.global - Port:
993 - Security:
SSL/TLS - Username: full email address
- Password: mailbox password
Outgoing (SMTP):
- Server:
mail.ivs.global - Port:
587 - Security:
STARTTLS - Authentication: Yes
- Username: full email address
- Password: mailbox password
- Finish setup and test send/receive
If Outlook asks for advanced settings and you are unsure, stop and contact IT.
Option B: Gmail (Using Gmail Interface)
This allows you to read and send IVS emails from Gmail.
- Open Gmail
- Go to Settings → See all settings
- Open Accounts and Import
- Click Add a mail account
- Enter your IVS email
- Choose Import emails from another account (POP3)
Enter:
- Full IVS email
- Email password
- Server details provided by IT
- Save
To send emails from Gmail:
- Under Send mail as, add your IVS email
- Confirm the verification email
4. Mobile Setup
iPhone (Apple Mail)
- Go to Settings → Mail → Accounts
- Tap Add Account → Other
- Tap Add Mail Account
Enter:
- Name
- Email:
f.last@ivs.global - Password
- Description: IVS Email
- Choose IMAP when prompted
- Enter the following server details:
Incoming (IMAP)
- Server:
mail.ivs.global - Port:
993 - Security:
SSL/TLS - Username: full email address
- Password: mailbox password
Outgoing (SMTP)
- Server:
mail.ivs.global - Port:
587 - Security:
STARTTLS - Authentication: Enabled
- Save
Enable notifications:
- Settings → Notifications → Mail
- Allow notifications and banners
Android (Gmail App)
- Open Gmail
- Tap your profile icon → Add another account
- Choose Other
- Enter your IVS email
- Select Personal (IMAP)
- Enter password and server details from IT
- Finish setup
Enable notifications:
- Gmail → Settings → IVS account
- Enable Sync and Notifications
5. Best Practices
- Use your IVS email for all work-related communication
- Do not share your password
- Check your spam folder during the first few days
- Contact IT if anything looks wrong
6. Support
If you face any issues with setup or login, contact:
Include:
- Your full name
- Your IVS email address
- Device (PC, Mac, iPhone, Android)
- Screenshot of the issue (if possible)
Technical server configuration is managed by IVS IT. Employees should not change advanced mail settings unless instructed.