Email incoming mail server

The incoming mail server, also known as the POP3 (Post Office Protocol version 3) or IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) server, is the server that receives and stores incoming emails on your email account.

Here's how it works:

1. When you send an email to someone, the email is sent to the recipient's email server.
2. The recipient's email server checks if the recipient has an email account with them. If they do, the email is stored on the server.
3. The incoming mail server is responsible for retrieving the email from the recipient's email server and storing it on your email account.
4. When you check your email, your email client (e.g. Outlook, Gmail, Yahoo Mail) connects to the incoming mail server and retrieves the emails from the server.
5. The incoming mail server then deletes the emails from the server, so you can only access them on your email client.

Here are the common incoming mail server settings:

• POP3:
  • Server: pop.gmail.com (for Gmail)
  • Port: 995
  • Encryption: SSL/TLS
• IMAP:
  • Server: imap.gmail.com (for Gmail)
  • Port: 993
  • Encryption: SSL/TLS

Note that some email providers may use different settings, so it's always a good idea to check with your email provider for the correct settings.

Also, some email providers may offer additional features such as:

• SSL/TLS encryption: This encrypts the data transmitted between your email client and the incoming mail server.
• Authentication: This requires you to enter a username and password to access your email account.
• Two-factor authentication: This requires you to enter a verification code sent to your phone or another device in addition to your username and password.

It's important to ensure that your incoming mail server settings are correct and secure to prevent unauthorized access to your email account.