Getting Started

Welcome to the Cypht ecosystem. If you're reading this, you've chosen to reclaim control over your data. Unlike traditional email clients (Outlook, Thunderbird) or centralized webmails (Gmail), Cypht was designed as a server-side modular aggregator. This means Cypht doesn't just "read" your emails; it synthesizes, organizes, and presents them in a unified interface without permanently storing your messages on its own server (unless configured otherwise). It's an ultra-lightweight gateway between you and your multiple digital identities.
Before exploring the interface, Cypht must be deployed on a web server (Apache/Nginx) with PHP. This process is technical and requires specific prerequisites.
Haven't installed Cypht yet?

Don't attempt to configure your accounts now. Follow our step-by-step installation protocol first: Access Technical Installation Guide

Follow these steps to get your Cypht instance configured and ready to use.

Once installation is complete, you'll land on the profile creation page. Here, privacy is paramount: the password you choose encrypts your settings in the local database. If you lose this password, no one can recover your linked account access—we don't offer "email resets" for security reasons.

To bring your interface to life, go to the "Settings" menu then "Accounts". Cypht excels in versatility:

  • SMPT/IMAP/JMAP (Servers)
  • Feed RSS
  • EWS Server
  • LDAP/Server

For some service providers (Gmail, Outlook, Office365), specific information is required in your configuration file (.env for Cypht 2.x.x or hm3.ini for Cypht 1.4.x). How to get them page missing.

  • SERVICE_CLIENT_ID Your application client ID
  • SERVICE_CLIENT_SECRET Your application client secret
  • SERVICE_CLIENT_URI Your application redirect URI
Cypht is "Lean" by default minimalist. To extend it, explore the modules tab. You can activate various modules to enhance functionality in your .env file.
  • Notes Module: Keep quick memos and reminders
  • Advanced Search Module: Complex queries on email headers
  • Themes Module: Adapt the interface (Dark Mode, compact themes, etc.)