Creating an email address linked to Strasbourg, whether it’s a MonStrasbourg account, an academic messaging service, or a university webmail, requires choosing the right service based on your profile. The technical parameters vary from one provider to another, and a configuration error is enough to block the reception or sending of messages.
This article compares the main options, details the server settings to know, and addresses account security, which has become a prerequisite since the massive exposure of credentials reported by the CNIL in 2026.
Server settings for Strasbourg messaging services: comparison table
Configuring an email address in software or a mobile application requires entering the correct server parameters. A mix-up between the incoming and outgoing ports, or a wrong security protocol, prevents any synchronization. The table below gathers the documented settings for the academic messaging service of the Academy of Strasbourg and the Partage messaging service of the University of Strasbourg.
| Parameter | Academy of Strasbourg | University of Strasbourg (Partage) |
|---|---|---|
| User address | academic email address | [email protected] |
| Incoming server | imap.ac-strasbourg.fr | partage.unistra.fr |
| Protocol / Security | IMAP – SSL | IMAP – TLS |
| Incoming port | 993 | 993 |
| Outgoing server | smtps.ac-strasbourg.fr | partage.unistra.fr |
| Outgoing security | SSL | TLS |
| Outgoing port | 465 | 465 |
Both services use the IMAP protocol with SSL or TLS encryption, which ensures that messages remain synchronized between the online webmail and the software installed on your device. However, the password differs: the academy assigns a specific identifier for the messaging service, while the University of Strasbourg reuses the ENT password.
For those wishing to create a Strasbourg email on Blog IT, the procedure also details the activation of the MonStrasbourg account, which relies on a different mechanism as it goes through an existing personal email address or FranceConnect.
MonStrasbourg account: activation via personal email or FranceConnect
The MonStrasbourg account provides access to the online services of the City and the Eurometropolis. It does not provide a new email address, but it requires a functional address to validate the registration. Two pathways coexist.
Creation with a personal email address
The user enters their email address on the account creation page. A confirmation email is sent to the inbox. The link contained in this message activates the account and allows for profile customization (first name, last name, contact details).
If the confirmation email does not arrive, check the spam folder. Some providers filter automatic messages sent by institutional servers.
Creation with FranceConnect
FranceConnect allows identification via an existing account (impots.gouv.fr, Ameli, La Poste). This method eliminates the need to create an additional password. The account is nominative and individual: each member of a household must create their own.
The advantage of FranceConnect lies in centralization. Conversely, it creates dependency: if your FranceConnect identifier is compromised, access to MonStrasbourg is also compromised.
Securing your Strasbourg email address: CNIL recommendations in 2026
In September 2026, the CNIL reported the exposure of approximately 16 billion identifiers and passwords worldwide. This leak concerns all types of accounts, including messaging services. For an address used in an administrative or professional context in Strasbourg, three measures should be applied from the moment of creation.
- Use a unique and strong password, different from those used for other services. A password manager helps avoid reusing the same identifiers everywhere.
- Enable multi-factor authentication when offered. The impots.gouv.fr space now sends a one-time code to the registered address, making it risky to use a temporary or rarely checked address.
- Regularly check for unusual activities in the messaging interface: logins from unknown devices, unsolicited changes to settings, automatic forwarding rules added without your knowledge.
These precautions are not theoretical. A Strasbourg email address linked to public services (civil status, school registrations, tax procedures) becomes an entry point to sensitive data if poorly protected.
Configuring an email client on mobile and computer
Accessing your Strasbourg messaging from dedicated software (Thunderbird, iOS Mail app, Android client) saves time compared to webmail. All inboxes can be accessed from a single interface, without opening multiple browser tabs.
Configuration steps on Android
In the default mail app or a third-party app, add an account by selecting the IMAP type. Enter the parameters from the table above according to your service (academic or university). SSL or TLS encryption must be activated manually if the app does not detect it automatically.
Configuration steps on Thunderbird (computer)
Thunderbird often detects server parameters from the entered address. If detection fails, switch to manual configuration. Enter the incoming server, port 993, outgoing server, and port 465. Select SSL as the connection method for both.
One point to watch: automatic forwarding to a personal address is now obsolete for the Academy of Strasbourg. Configuration in an email client replaces this practice and maintains real-time synchronization.
Tracking pixels in emails: what the regulations say
The CNIL considers tracking pixels, these invisible images embedded in emails to detect their opening, to fall under the regime of trackers. They generally require prior consent, except for exceptions related to security or messages strictly necessary for the requested service.
This point directly concerns users of a Strasbourg messaging service who receive municipal newsletters or communications from the Eurometropolis. Disabling automatic image loading in your email software settings blocks most of these trackers without affecting text readability.
Protecting an email address goes beyond just the password. Choosing the right service, rigor in server settings, and vigilance against trackers form a coherent whole. A properly configured and secured address from the start avoids administrative blocks and compromises that, according to CNIL data, affect a considerable volume of accounts each year.
