What is the POP3 server address?
POP3, IMAP and SMTP are the three most commonly used Internet email configurations. Each protocol provides a specific function and this article will describe in detail how they work. Read on to learn which configuration will work best for you. Show POP3 (Incoming)Post Office Protocol version 3 (POP3) is an mail protocol used to retrieve mail from a remote server to a local email client. POP3 copies the mail from the remote server into the local mail client. Optionally, mail is deleted after it is downloaded from the server. This saves space on the server. If you frequently access your mail account from multiple devices/locations, POP3 may not be the best option for you since it is not able to synchronize your mailbox across multiple devices. However, POP3 is a very simple mail protocol making it less prone to errors and allows for a much easier implementation. Ports used for POP3:
IMAP (Incoming)IMAP is an mail protocol used to access a mailbox on a remote server from a local email client. IMAP can be more complex, but provide more convenience for syncing across multiple devices. Ports used for IMAP:
SMTP (Outgoing)Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) is used to send mail. Ports used for SMTP:
These are the 3 main email configurations. Back To Support Download Article Download Article In order to receive mail in an email client like Outlook, Thunderbird or your mobile device’s email app, you’ll need to gather incoming mail server information. This includes the address of the incoming mail server, the port its software runs on, and what type of mail server (POP3 or IMAP) it is. While tracking down that much information may seem daunting, everything’s readily available and easy to configure once you know where it’s hiding.
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Thanks for submitting a tip for review! Advertisement About This ArticleArticle SummaryX 1. Go to your email provider's website. Did this summary help you? Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 974,638 times. Is this article up to date?What is Gmail POP3 server address?Next, make changes on your email client. What is the POP3 server for Outlook?Outlook.com POP Server Settings. |