Which activity is used to get and filter mail messages
The activity used to get and filter mail messages is called "POP3" (Post Office Protocol version 3) or "IMAP" (Internet Message Access Protocol).
POP3 is a protocol used to retrieve email messages from a mail server to a local email client. When you use POP3, your email client downloads the messages from the server and deletes them from the server. This means that you can only access your email messages on the device where you downloaded them.
IMAP, on the other hand, is a protocol that allows you to access your email messages on the mail server, without downloading them to your local device. This means that you can access your email messages from multiple devices and keep them synchronized across all devices.
Both POP3 and IMAP can be used to filter mail messages using various techniques, such as:
- Using email filters or rules to automatically sort and move messages to specific folders
- Using search queries to find specific messages and move them to specific folders
- Using labels or flags to mark messages as important or unread
- Using automated email clients or scripts to filter and manage email messages
Some popular email clients that support POP3 and IMAP include:
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mozilla Thunderbird
- Apple Mail
- Gmail (using IMAP)
- Yahoo Mail (using IMAP)
It's worth noting that some email providers, such as Gmail, also offer additional filtering and organization features, such as labels and filters, that can be used to manage and filter email messages.