Gmail incoming mail server imap or pop

Gmail uses IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) as its default incoming mail server. IMAP allows you to access your Gmail inbox and retrieve emails from the server, but it also keeps a copy of the emails on the server. This means that you can access your emails from multiple devices and platforms, and you can also access your emails even if you're not connected to the internet.

POP (Post Office Protocol) is another protocol that can be used to retrieve emails from a mail server. However, Gmail does not support POP by default. If you want to use POP with Gmail, you need to enable it in your account settings.

Here are the settings you need to use to connect to Gmail's IMAP server:

If you want to use POP with Gmail, you need to enable it in your account settings and use the following settings:

It's worth noting that Gmail's IMAP and POP servers are the same, so you can use the same settings for both protocols. However, if you're using POP, you'll need to enable it in your account settings and use the POP server instead of the IMAP server.

It's also worth noting that Gmail has some specific settings and limitations when it comes to using IMAP and POP. For example, Gmail has a limit on the number of emails you can retrieve using IMAP or POP, and it also has some restrictions on the types of emails you can retrieve. You can find more information about Gmail's IMAP and POP settings and limitations in the Gmail help center.