In the Internet world we often meet some important terms that relate to webmail.Mari learn to understand the meaning of some terms is about webmail.
Understanding POP3
Post Office Protocol version 3 (POP3) is a standard mail protocol used to receive mail from the remote server to local email client. POP3 allows you to download email messages on your local computer and read them even when you are offline.
Understanding IMAP
Internet Message Access Protocol (IMAP) is a mail protocol used to access email on a remote web server from local clients. IMAP and POP3 are the two most common Internet mail protocol used to retrieve email. Both protocols are supported by all modern email clients and web servers.
The difference between IMAP and POP3:
POP3 protocol assumes that there is only one client connected to the mailbox. In contrast, the IMAP protocol enables access by multiple clients simultaneously. IMAP is suitable for you if your mailbox is about to be managed by multiple users.
Understanding SMTP
Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) is the standard protocol for sending mail on the Internet. SMTP uses TCP port 25 or 2525 and sometimes you can have problems to send a message if your ISP has closed the port 25.
Definition of control (NS, A, MX, CNAME, SPF)
The domain name has a zone control which consists of the following notes:
* NS - specifies that a DNS server for the domain;
* A - set the IP address corresponding domains and subdomains;
* MX - determines where email for your domain should be delivered;
* CNAME - specifies the transfer of our domain subdomain to another domain / subdomain;
* SPF - Sender Policy Framework (SPF) is an attempt to control the false e-mail.
Understanding POP3
Post Office Protocol version 3 (POP3) is a standard mail protocol used to receive mail from the remote server to local email client. POP3 allows you to download email messages on your local computer and read them even when you are offline.
Understanding IMAP
Internet Message Access Protocol (IMAP) is a mail protocol used to access email on a remote web server from local clients. IMAP and POP3 are the two most common Internet mail protocol used to retrieve email. Both protocols are supported by all modern email clients and web servers.
The difference between IMAP and POP3:
POP3 protocol assumes that there is only one client connected to the mailbox. In contrast, the IMAP protocol enables access by multiple clients simultaneously. IMAP is suitable for you if your mailbox is about to be managed by multiple users.
Understanding SMTP
Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) is the standard protocol for sending mail on the Internet. SMTP uses TCP port 25 or 2525 and sometimes you can have problems to send a message if your ISP has closed the port 25.
Definition of control (NS, A, MX, CNAME, SPF)
The domain name has a zone control which consists of the following notes:
* NS - specifies that a DNS server for the domain;
* A - set the IP address corresponding domains and subdomains;
* MX - determines where email for your domain should be delivered;
* CNAME - specifies the transfer of our domain subdomain to another domain / subdomain;
* SPF - Sender Policy Framework (SPF) is an attempt to control the false e-mail.
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