diff --git a/roles/mail/files/dovecot.conf b/roles/mail/files/dovecot.conf
index 9913e2e..62c8deb 100644
--- a/roles/mail/files/dovecot.conf
+++ b/roles/mail/files/dovecot.conf
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ pop3_uidl_format = %g
 
 # Authentication configuration:
 auth_verbose = yes
-auth_mechanisms = plain
+auth_mechanisms = plain login
 disable_plaintext_auth = no
 
 passdb {