Last updated: April 17, 2026
This guide will help you obtain a NetEase email authorization password so that QClaw can connect to your email. This applies to @163.com, @126.com, @188.net, and @yeah.net accounts.
Prerequisites
QClaw is installed on your computer
You have a NetEase email account (163, 126, etc.)
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Step-by-Step Guide
1. Sign in to NetEase Mail
2. Open POP3/SMTP/IMAP Settings
Click Settings in the top navigation bar. In the dropdown menu, click POP3/SMTP/IMAP.
3. Enable IMAP/SMTP Service
On the POP3/SMTP/IMAP settings page, you’ll see the service status. Click Enable next to IMAP/SMTP service (or POP3/SMTP service).
A security reminder dialog may appear. Click "Continue" to proceed.
4. Get Your Authorization Password
Once the service is enabled successfully, the system will generate an authorization password (a 16-character uppercase letter code). Copy this password — you’ll need it to connect QClaw.
Important: Save the authorization password immediately. You can set up to 2 authorization passwords. If you lose it, click New authorization password to generate a new one.
5. Connect to QClaw
5.1 Open QClaw and navigate to Connectors → Email.
5.2 Select NetEase (163) as your email provider.
5.3 Enter your email address and paste the authorization password you just obtained.
5.4 Click Connect.
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Troubleshooting
1. Authorization password not working? — Make sure IMAP/SMTP service is still enabled. Generate a new authorization password if needed.
2. Connection failed? — Double-check that you copied the full 16-character authorization password without extra spaces.
3. Need server details? — POP3: pop.163.com | SMTP: smtp.163.com | IMAP: imap.163.com (all support SSL).