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SSL Based POP3, IMAP4 & SMTP Access |
POP3
Post Office Protocol (Version 3) is what most users need and use today. POP3 is a client/server protocol in which email is received and held on a mail server. Periodically, you check for mail on that server and then download it to your email client. POP3 is the standard protocol built into practically every email client. This method is well-suited for users that don't want to store email messages online.
IMAP4
Internet Message Access Protocol (Version 4) is another popular way to access email messages. With IMAP, messages and folders are always stored on the mail server. When users access their email, they are working directly with these messages. This means that any updates made to the email, such as moving, flagging, or marking a message as unread, is stored on the server.
IMAP is a convenient option for users who need to access their email online from multiple clients at multiple computers or locations.
SMTP
Simple Mail Transfer Protocol is the standard protocol for sending email messages across the Internet. It is also commonly referred to as the outgoing mail server. Our SMTP servers are configured to require SMTP Authentication. The servers themselves perform two important functions. First, they verify that anyone attempting to send outgoing email through the SMTP server has the right to do so. Then secondly, they send the outgoing email. If undeliverable, the mail gets sent message back to the sender.
SSL Encryption
We provide SSL encryption for POP3 & SMTP. Basically, this encrypts your data so that others cannot view it. This allows your incoming and outgoing email data to be encrypted as it travels through the internet. This is very important for passwords and confidential emails.
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