Imcoming mail server
An incoming mail server, also known as a mail server or POP3 (Post Office Protocol version 3) server, is a server that receives and stores email messages sent to your email address. Here's a brief overview:
What does an incoming mail server do?
- Receives email messages: The incoming mail server receives email messages sent to your email address from other email servers or users.
- Stores email messages: The server stores the received email messages in a database or mailbox, which is usually organized by the recipient's email address.
- Provides access to email messages: The server allows you to access your email messages using a mail client (e.g., Microsoft Outlook, Mozilla Thunderbird) or a web-based email interface (e.g., webmail).
Types of incoming mail servers:
- POP3 (Post Office Protocol version 3): A popular protocol used for receiving email messages. POP3 is a simple protocol that allows you to download email messages from the server to your local device.
- IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol): A more advanced protocol that allows you to access and manage your email messages on the server, without downloading them to your local device.
- SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol): A protocol used for sending email messages, but not for receiving them.
Common incoming mail server settings:
- Server name or hostname: The name of the mail server, usually in the format
mail.example.com
. - Port number: The port number used for communication with the mail server, usually 110 for POP3 or 143 for IMAP.
- Username: Your email address or a specific username assigned by your email provider.
- Password: Your email account password.
Example incoming mail server settings:
- Server name:
mail.example.com
- Port number: 110
- Username:
[email protected]
- Password:
your_password
Remember to check your email provider's documentation or settings for specific incoming mail server settings, as they may vary.