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Committee Email Accounts

Guidelines, Setup, and Support

As a committee head or trusted servant, you are provided with a @psychedelicsinrecovery.org email address. This account exists to support service work, communication, and continuity within the fellowship.

These email accounts are role-based, not personal. They may be passed to future trusted servants when service positions rotate.

Representing a Service Position

When using your PIR email account, please keep the following in mind:

  • You are communicating as a service position, not as a private individual
  • Email content should remain respectful, clear, and fellowship-focused

Avoid using the account for:

  • Personal correspondence
  • Outside business or promotions
  • Non-PIR organizations or unrelated causes

Assume emails may be:

  • Forwarded
  • Referenced later
  • Reviewed for continuity during service transitions

This protects you, the committee, and the fellowship as a whole.

How You Can Access Your Email

You have two ways to use your PIR email account:

Option 1: Webmail (No Setup Required)

If you prefer not to configure email on your phone or computer, you can use the webmail interface.

Webmail Login:
👉 https://webmail.s33.wpx.net/

This works from any browser (Chrome, Safari, Edge, etc.) and is often the easiest option.

Option 2: Email Apps (Recommended – IMAP)

You can add your PIR email to:

  • iPhone / iPad (Apple Mail)
  • Android mail apps
  • Outlook
  • Apple Mail (Mac)
  • Thunderbird
  • Other standard email clients

We strongly recommend using IMAP with SSL/TLS security.

Recommended Email Settings (IMAP – Secure)

These settings work for all devices and email apps.

Incoming Mail (IMAP)

  • Server: s33.wpx.net
  • Port: 993
  • Security: SSL/TLS
  • Username: your full email address
  • Password: your assigned password

Outgoing Mail (SMTP)

  • Server: s33.wpx.net
  • Port: 465 or 587
  • Security: SSL/TLS
  • Authentication: Yes (same username & password)

Why We Use IMAP (Instead of POP3)

IMAP keeps your email synchronized across devices.

That means:

  • Emails stay on the server
  • You can check email on your phone, computer, or webmail
  • Messages remain available for future committee heads if needed
  • Nothing is “lost” when switching devices

POP3, by contrast:

  • Downloads emails to one device
  • Often removes them from the server
  • Can cause missing messages and continuity problems
  • For service positions, IMAP is essential.

About Email Ports (Plain Language)

You may see numbers like 993, 465, or 587 when setting things up.

  • These are simply secure communication channels
  • Think of them as protected doorways for email traffic

Using SSL/TLS means:

  • Your password is encrypted
  • Your messages are protected from interception

If an app asks you to choose:

  • âś… Choose SSL/TLS
  • ❌ Avoid “no security” or “unencrypted” options

If You Need Help

If you’re unfamiliar with email setup or feel unsure at any point:

  • It’s okay to use webmail only
  • You can ask the Tech Committee for help
  • We are happy to walk you through setup step-by-step
  • No one is expected to already know this.

Passwords & Security

Please:

  • Do not share your password
  • Do not reuse the password on other sites
  • Notify the Tech Committee if you believe your account has been compromised
  • Expect passwords to be reset when service positions change

This protects the fellowship and future trusted servants.

Service, Not Perfection

Technology is here to support service, not become a barrier to it.

  • If something feels confusing, frustrating, or overwhelming:
  • Reach out
  • Ask questions
  • We will help
  • You are not expected to “figure it out alone.”

Email FAQs

Do I have to use this email address?

Yes. If you hold a committee or service position, this email is the official communication channel for that role.

This ensures:

  • Continuity when service positions rotate

  • Clear boundaries between personal and service communication

  • Protection for you and the fellowship

You may still read and send mail using your preferred app or webmail.

Can I forward this email to my personal email?

We do not recommend automatic forwarding.

Forwarding can:

  • Break message continuity

  • Create security issues

  • Cause emails to be lost or misfiled

Using IMAP on your device allows you to check email conveniently without breaking the system.

If forwarding feels necessary, please contact the Tech Committee first.

Can I change the email password?

Not directly— but please notify the Tech Committee if you need to as well as why.

Passwords are sometimes reset:

  • For security

  • During role transitions

  • If compromise is suspected

Do not share your password with others.

What happens to this email when my service term ends?

The account stays with the position, not the individual.

At the end of your term:

  • Passwords will be reset

  • Access will be transitioned to the next trusted servant

  • Important emails may remain for continuity

This is standard practice for service roles.

Why can’t I just use my personal email instead?

Using a role-based email:

  • Keeps boundaries clear

  • Prevents confusion during transitions

  • Preserves institutional memory

  • Protects personal privacy

It also prevents important fellowship communication from being tied to a single person long-term.

What is IMAP and why is it required?

IMAP keeps email stored on the server and synchronized across devices.

This means:

  • You can access messages from anywhere

  • Emails aren’t lost if a phone breaks or is replaced

  • Future committee heads can access relevant history

POP3 downloads mail to one device and often deletes it from the server — not appropriate for service roles.

Is my email secure?

Yes, when configured properly.

We require:

  • SSL/TLS encryption

  • Secure ports (993, 465, or 587)

  • Authentication for sending email

This protects your password and messages.

What should I do if I think my account was compromised?

Contact the Tech Committee immediately.

We can:

  • Reset your password

  • Review account access

  • Prevent further issues

Do not ignore suspicious behavior.

Can I use this email on multiple devices?

Yes — that’s one of the benefits of IMAP.

You may safely use:

  • Phone

  • Tablet

  • Laptop

  • Webmail

All devices will stay in sync.

What if I’m not “tech savvy”?

That’s completely okay.

You can:

  • Use webmail only

  • Ask for help at any time

  • Request step-by-step assistance

Technology exists to support service, not exclude people.

Who do I contact for help?

If you need help with:

  • Setup

  • Passwords

  • Access

  • Security questions

Please reach out to the Tech Committee.

No question is too small.

A Final Word

Service roles involve trust, responsibility, and care — not technical perfection.

If something feels confusing or overwhelming:

  • Pause
  • Ask for help
  • We will walk with you through it

That is how service works.