Hosting glossary
POP3
In short: An older way to collect email that usually downloads it to one device.
POP3 downloads messages and often removes them from the server, so they don't appear on your other devices. IMAP is usually the better choice today. The secure connection usually uses port 995.
Also called
- POP
- Post Office Protocol
See also: Move my email
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