Glossary of Terms

Email Protocols

Keyword Definition
Email Client Software or application used to access and manage email accounts.
IMAP A protocol that allows users to access and manage their email on a remote server.
Mail Server A server responsible for receiving, storing, and sending emails.
Mailbox A repository for storing incoming emails until retrieved by a user.
POP A protocol used by email clients to retrieve emails from a remote server.
Port A communication endpoint that helps in differentiating various types of traffic on a server.
SMTP A standard protocol for sending emails across the Internet.