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Choosing the protocol of an email account is part of its configuration. Two very common with IMAP and POP. Email providers use these two to handle mail and folders. They serve the same purpose, but there are very marked differences between them.
IMAP
IMAP, which stands for Internet Message Access Protocol, allows access to emails from multiple devices. It does this by keeping emails and files saved on the server instead of on the device. When one of the devices connects, it updates with the data that is currently on the server, downloads it and allows changes to be made from this device.
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POP
POP with the acronym of Post Office Protocol, designed for Dial - Up connections in the beginning. This saves the data on the device deleting it from the server.
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