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What does IMAP mean?IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) is an advanced protocol for sending and receiving e-mail. It is a method of accessing e-mail messages which are stored on a mail server. E-mail stored on an IMAP server can be accessed from different computers using an e-mail client such as Outlook or Eudora. This is possible because the messages are stored on the server, unlike POP3, where you have to download the messages to your local system. A strong advantage of IMAP over POP3 is the ability for users to set up IMAP directories on the server. Incoming mail can then be organized into the correct directory. This is especially helpful if the IMAP e-mail account is shared by more than one user. Please note: At the moment, it is not possible to set up automatic filter rules on the server. This means the sorting of the e-mail still has to be done manually using your client e-mail program. Find out more... How do I setup Microsoft Outlook 2003 to receive e-mail using IMAP protocol? How do I setup Microsoft Outlook Express to receive e-mail using IMAP Protocol? How do I setup Mozilla Thunderbird to receive e-mail using IMAP protocol? How do I setup Microsoft Outlook 2003 to receive e-mail using POP3 protocol? How do I setup Microsoft Outlook Express to receive e-mail using POP3 protocol? How do I setup Mozilla Thunderbird to receive e-mail using POP3 protocol? |
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