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What is IMAP


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.

For example, e-mail stored on an IMAP server can be manipulated using an e-mail client
like Outlook or Eudora etc, from different computers (at home, in the office or while
traveling) without the need to transfer messages or files back and forth between the
computers. This is possible because the messages are stored on the server, unlike
POP3, where you have to download the messages on to your local system.

A strong advantage of IMAP over POP3 is the ability for users to setup IMAP folders
on the server. Incoming mail can then be organized into the correct folder. 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 email program.

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