Simple process of IMAP settings

In the previous article, we introduced the definitions of IMAP and IMAP4 protocols. Everyone should have understood its basic concepts. Now let's talk about the IMAP setting method. We usually need to understand the concept of POP when explaining this.

IMAP4 client email Receiving Software

POP3 can be used to receive mails for normal mail users. However, due to the simplicity of POP3 protocol, it is difficult to complete some very common functions. For example, it cannot easily process multiple mailboxes of one email account. In addition, although POP3 can retain mails on the server, it is difficult to manage the mails on the server.

The IMAP settings not only address the POP3 restrictions, but also provide many features.

IMAP is a new technology in email technology and is widely accepted. Some common email client software has begun to support IMAP, such as Microsoft Outlook Express) and Netscape Mail. Of course, the technical implementation of IMAP is much more complicated than POP3.

As an excellent email system platform, WorldPost X can fully support IMAP4rev1.

1. The IMAP4 function is the default installed system service in WorldPost X.

When the system is running normally, mail users can manage their mailboxes on the server by using mail client software such as Outlook that supports IMAP.

2. the email box in the IMAP account in Outlook is completely synchronized with the email folder in WorldPost Webmail. You can use Outlook to manage the mailbox or Webmail.

3. WorldPost X adopts a unique technology, so that the IMAP service occupies a very small amount of system load. This allows the system to provide IMAP4 services to a large number of users at the same time.

4. The IMAP setting method on Microsoft Outlook Express. Refer to POP3 settings.

Note: After setting IMAP, select the line whose account is mail.company.com in the "Internet account window)" and click "properties ".

Enter the Properties window and enter INBOX in the root folder path field. Enter "Sent" in the "Sent Mail path" box) and "Draft" in "Draft file path ". Click "OK ".

The IMAP settings are successful.