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Everything you need to know about NOVA Mail — encrypted, private, AI-free.

Error Reference

ERR_AUTH_001

Invalid email or password

Double-check your credentials. Passwords are case-sensitive and hashed with PBKDF2.

ERR_AUTH_002

Session expired

Sign out and sign back in. Sessions last 24 hours.

ERR_AUTH_003

Invalid verification code

Enter the 6-digit code sent to your email. Codes expire after 10 minutes.

ERR_AUTH_004

Email verification required

Verification is mandatory. Complete email verification during registration.

ERR_REG_001

Email already taken

Choose a different email address. Check availability on the registration page.

ERR_REG_002

Maximum 5 accounts per email

Each verified email can register up to 5 NOVA accounts.

ERR_REG_003

Parent account not found

The parent must create their NOVA account before the kid account.

ERR_REG_004

Must agree to Terms of Service

Check the agreement box on the registration or disposable creation page.

ERR_SEND_001

Failed to send to recipient

The recipient's mail server rejected the message. Check the address and try again.

ERR_SEND_002

Sender unauthenticated

SPF/DKIM records need to be configured for nova-email.com.

ERR_SEND_003

Recipient not found

The recipient address does not exist on NOVA. Check for typos.

ERR_SYNC_001

IMAP connection failed

Check your IMAP server address and port. Ensure app passwords are used.

ERR_SYNC_002

Invalid IMAP credentials

Use an app-specific password, not your regular email password.