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- POP3
- Download and Delete: POP3 is designed to download emails from the server to your local device. Once downloaded, emails are typically deleted from the server, meaning you can only access them from the device you downloaded them to.
- Offline Access: Since emails are stored locally, you can access them offline after downloading.
- Limited Synchronization: Changes made (like deletions or marking messages as read) are not reflected on the server, making it less suitable for users who access their email from multiple devices.
- IMAP
- Server Storage: IMAP allows you to view and manage emails directly on the server. Emails remain on the server, and you can access them from multiple devices.
- Synchronization: Any changes made (like moving emails to folders, marking as read, or deleting) are synced with the server, ensuring consistency across all devices.
- Partial Downloads: IMAP can download email headers first, allowing you to decide whether to download the full message, which can save bandwidth and storage.
- Summary
- POP3: Best for users who prefer to manage emails on a single device and want to access them offline.
- IMAP: Ideal for users who need to access emails from multiple devices and want their actions synced across those devices.
- Choosing between them depends on your email usage habits and preferences!