This is typically used by MP Police personnel for official communication.
1. Expected Web Page Content (Login Page) When you visit https://mail.mppolice.gov.in (or the internal IP), you will generally see:
Header: Madhya Pradesh Police Emblem & "Director General of Police, M.P. Bhopal" Title: "Official Email System – Madhya Pradesh Police" Login Form Fields:
Username: (Format: emp_id@mppolice.gov.in or rank.name ) Password: Captcha: (If enabled) mail.mppolice
Buttons: "Sign In" | "Reset" Footer: "For official use only. Unauthorized access is prohibited."
Note: This page is only accessible from inside the MP Police network (NIC/MPSWAN) or via a VPN/RCF token issued by the department.
2. Complete Email Configuration (IMAP/POP3/SMTP) If you are setting up Outlook, Thunderbird, or a mobile device, use these settings: | Parameter | IMAP (Recommended) | POP3 | SMTP (Sending) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Server Hostname | mail.mppolice.gov.in | mail.mppolice.gov.in | mail.mppolice.gov.in | | Port | 993 | 995 | 587 (TLS) or 465 (SSL) | | Encryption | SSL/TLS | SSL/TLS | STARTTLS / SSL | | Authentication | Password (Plain/Login) | Password | Same as incoming | | Username | your_full_email@mppolice.gov.in | your_full_email@mppolice.gov.in | Same | This is typically used by MP Police personnel
3. Troubleshooting Common Issues | Problem | Likely Solution | | :--- | :--- | | Page not loading | You are not connected to the MP Police internal network. Connect via LAN/WiFi at police HQ/district or use official VPN. | | Login failed | Check caps lock. Ensure username includes @mppolice.gov.in . Contact your IT cell for password reset. | | Outlook asking for password repeatedly | Go to Control Panel > Mail > Email Accounts > Change > More Settings > Advanced: Set Root folder path as INBOX . | | Can't send email | Verify SMTP authentication is enabled (same as incoming credentials). | | Mailbox full | Delete old sent items & junk. MP Police usually enforces 1-2GB quota. |
4. Important Administrative Info (For Internal Use)
Admin Panel: https://mail.mppolice.gov.in:8443 (for email administrators only) Default OWA (Outlook Web App) path: https://mail.mppolice.gov.in/owa Retention Policy: Emails older than 180 days may be auto-deleted from Trash/Junk. Access Outside Office: You need to request RCF token or SSL VPN access from the State NIC unit. By using this system
5. Disclaimer on the Login Page (Standard Legal Text)
"This computer system is the property of the Madhya Pradesh Police, Government of Madhya Pradesh. It is for authorized use only. Users (authorized or unauthorized) have no explicit or implicit expectation of privacy. Any or all uses of this system and all files on this system may be intercepted, monitored, recorded, copied, audited, inspected, and disclosed to authorized MP Police and law enforcement personnel. By using this system, the user consents to such interception, monitoring, recording, copying, auditing, inspection, and disclosure."