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What is IMAP?

IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) is an advanced protocol for sending and receiving e-mail. It is a method of accessing e-mail messages which are stored on a mail server.

E-mail stored on an IMAP server can be accessed from different computers using an e-mail client such as Outlook or Eudora. This is possible because the messages are stored on the server, unlike POP3, where you have to download the messages to your local system.

A strong advantage of IMAP over POP3 is the ability for users to set up IMAP folders on the server. Incoming mail can then be organized into the correct folder. This is especially helpful if the IMAP e-mail account is shared by more than one user.

Please note: At the moment, it is not possible to set up automatic filter rules on the server. This means the sorting of the e-mail still has to be done manually using your client e-mail program.