SMTP / IMAP
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What is SMTP / IMAP?
SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) is the protocol used to send emails from a client to a server or between mail servers. IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) is used by email clients to retrieve and manage messages stored on a mail server, allowing access from multiple devices while keeping messages synchronized. Together, these protocols handle the sending and receiving sides of email communication.
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Is this SMTP / IMAP tutorial for beginners?
It is lesson 48 of 195 in the free Network Engineer roadmap, in stage 3, Network Devices. If you are new to Network Engineer, start from stage 1 and come back here in order; if you already know the earlier stages, this lesson stands on its own.