Frequently asked questions
Everything people ask before trusting NodeMail with their mailboxes.
What is NodeMail?
Manage multiple mailboxes in one native Mac workspace. Choose Direct, Clash or SOCKS5 connections for each account. Bring your own nodes. NodeMail does not sell fixed IPs.
What does “one account, one node” mean?
Choose Direct, a Clash/Mihomo node or manual SOCKS5 for each mailbox. IMAP and SMTP use the selected route. Bring your own nodes. NodeMail does not sell fixed IPs. Egress stability depends on your node provider. Routing does not guarantee how external platforms assess accounts.
Which email providers are supported?
Gmail, Outlook, Microsoft 365, Zoho: IMAP/SMTP access requires your provider’s permission and supported credentials. Setup and account policies vary by provider.
Do I need my own proxy or Clash subscription?
Yes — NodeMail routes mail through nodes you provide. Configure a manual SOCKS5 upstream, paste a Clash/Mihomo subscription URL, or import a local .yml/.yaml Clash profile, which is validated and copied into the app. A per-node latency test measures round-trip times to Baidu, Google and GitHub. Without nodes, direct mode still works.
Is my password safe? Where are tokens stored?
Account passwords and OAuth tokens are stored only in the macOS Keychain — never in the mail database. Each Microsoft account uses a persistent embedded browser identity for OAuth, and deleting an account tears down its proxy, wipes its Keychain entries and cleans the database in one coordinated step.
Does sending mail also use my node?
Choose Direct, a Clash/Mihomo node or manual SOCKS5 for each mailbox. IMAP and SMTP use the selected route. Egress stability depends on your node provider. Routing does not guarantee how external platforms assess accounts.
What's the difference between Free and Pro?
Free includes one mailbox with every core feature. Pro supports up to 50 mailbox accounts per Mac, adds priority email support, and costs $4.90 monthly or $30 yearly. There is no free trial. The 50-account value is a local performance guardrail, not a reason to delete existing data.
Which platforms does NodeMail support?
NodeMail is a native macOS app and requires macOS 14 or later. Windows, iOS and other platforms are not available yet.
How can I buy Pro?
Choose monthly or yearly on the pricing page, then sign in to continue to Checkout. Pro: $4.90 (per month), $30 (per year). Annual billing saves about 49% versus monthly. No free trial. Subscriptions renew automatically; taxes and the total are shown before payment.