Email Protocols

Email Protocols

1. POP3

   • Post office protocol, version 3
   • Downloads the email from the server onto the computer then deletes it from the server
   • The email can only be accessed from the computer it was downloaded onto
   • Incoming mail server
   • A - message storage is only limited by the computer storage.
   • D - emails may be lost if there is a problem with the computer

2. IMAP

   • Internet message access protocol
   • Emails are stored on the server
   • Emails can be accessed from multiple devices
   • Incoming mail server
   • Advantages and Disadvantages
     • A - client has full control of folders - they can create and delete them