Incoming mail pop3 port
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The POP3 (Post Office Protocol version 3) port is typically used for incoming mail retrieval from a mail server. The default port number for POP3 is 110.
Here's a breakdown of the process:
- Your email client (e.g., Microsoft Outlook, Mozilla Thunderbird, or a web-based email client) connects to the POP3 server using the POP3 protocol.
- The POP3 server authenticates your email account using your username and password.
- The POP3 server retrieves your incoming emails from the mail server and downloads them to your email client.
- Your email client displays the retrieved emails, allowing you to read, reply, forward, or delete them.
Some common POP3 port numbers are:
- 110 (default port number)
- 995 (SSL/TLS encrypted connection)
- 995 (TLS encrypted connection, some servers use this instead of 110)
When setting up your email client, you'll need to specify the POP3 server address, your email account username, and password. You may also need to specify the port number, depending on your email provider's configuration.
Keep in mind that some email providers, like Gmail, use IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) instead of POP3 for incoming mail retrieval. IMAP is a more advanced protocol that allows for two-way synchronization between your email client and the mail server.