How often outlook.com check for mail imap pop

Outlook.com, like many other email services, uses a combination of IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) and POP (Post Office Protocol) to retrieve and manage email messages. The frequency at which Outlook.com checks for new mail using IMAP or POP depends on several factors, including:

1. Account settings: You can adjust the frequency of mail checks in your Outlook.com account settings. To do this:
   • Log in to your Outlook.com account.
   • Click on the gear icon () in the top right corner.
   • Select "View all Outlook settings" from the dropdown menu.
   • Scroll down to the "Mail" section.
   • Under "Sync email", you can adjust the "Sync frequency" setting to choose how often you want Outlook.com to check for new mail.
2. Device and platform: The frequency of mail checks may vary depending on the device and platform you're using to access your Outlook.com account. For example:
   • On a desktop computer, Outlook.com may check for new mail every 15-30 minutes.
   • On a mobile device (e.g., Android or iOS), Outlook.com may check for new mail every 5-15 minutes.
3. Server settings: The frequency of mail checks may also depend on the server settings configured by Microsoft. These settings can vary depending on the region and data center where your account is hosted.

In general, Outlook.com uses the following settings for IMAP and POP:

• IMAP: Outlook.com uses IMAP to retrieve email messages from the server. The default IMAP settings are:
  • Check frequency: Every 15 minutes.
  • Idle timeout: 10 minutes.
• POP: Outlook.com uses POP to retrieve email messages from the server. The default POP settings are:
  • Check frequency: Every 30 minutes.
  • Idle timeout: 10 minutes.

Keep in mind that these are general settings, and the actual frequency of mail checks may vary depending on your specific account settings and device/platform.