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Glossary: IT Services Basics

IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol)

Also written: IMAP, IMAPS

The protocol for reading mail kept on the server, so every device sees the same folders. It uses port 143, or 993 with TLS.

Where the book teaches it

Related terms

POP3 (Post Office Protocol version 3)DovecotSMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol)