POP3 vs IMAP
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| POP3 | IMAP |
|---|---|
| Emails are downloaded | Emails are synced |
| Downloaded emails can be left on the server or removed from the server | Emails are left on the server until you delete them |
| When you delete an email in your mail client, that email may or may not be deleted from the server as well. | When you delete an email in your mail client, that email may be removed from the server, or or may be moved into the deleted items folder on the server. |
| Sent mail is not stored on the server | Sent mail **may or may not** be stored on the server |
| If you've sorted your email into folders, these folders exist on your device, not on the server | Your custom folders **may or may not** exist on the server |
