Can mymail leave mail in gmail
Mymail is a third-party email client, and Gmail is a third-party email service. By default, mymail is not allowed to leave mail in Gmail because of security and privacy concerns.
Gmail has a policy of not allowing third-party clients to store emails on their servers. This is to prevent unauthorized access to user data and to comply with data protection regulations.
However, there are a few ways to achieve similar functionality:
- IMAP: Gmail allows IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) access, which allows mymail to connect to Gmail's servers and retrieve emails. You can set up mymail to use IMAP to access your Gmail account. This way, mymail can retrieve emails from Gmail, but it will not store them on Gmail's servers.
- POP3: Gmail also allows POP3 (Post Office Protocol version 3) access, which allows mymail to retrieve emails from Gmail. However, POP3 is less secure than IMAP and may not be suitable for all use cases.
- Gmail's "Allow less secure apps" setting: You can enable the "Allow less secure apps" setting in your Gmail account settings. This will allow mymail to access your Gmail account, but it's not recommended as it compromises the security of your account.
- Gmail's "App passwords": You can generate an app password for mymail in your Google Account settings. This will allow mymail to access your Gmail account without compromising your account's security.
Please note that using mymail with Gmail may have some limitations and potential issues, such as:
- Gmail's security features may not work as intended
- Your emails may not be synced correctly
- You may encounter issues with email retrieval or sending
Before using mymail with Gmail, make sure to review the terms of service and security implications.