POP3 vs IMAP

What is POP3 and IMAP?
POP3 or Post Office Protocol 3 and IMAP is a standard protocol for receiving email. These two protocols allow people to use programs to manage their email. However, there are differences between these two protocols.

Differences between POP3 and IMAP :

- POP3

  • Email can be download from a server into a single computer.
  • Sent messages are stored on a single device.
  • If you want to keep messages on the server, make sure the setting "Keep email on server" is enabled or all messages are deleted from the server once downloaded to the app or software


- IMAP
  • Emails are stored on the server.
  • Sent messages are stored on the server.
  • Messages can be synced and accessed across multiple devices.


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