At OnePoundEmail, our email hosting service supports several essential email protocols, ensuring flexibility and convenience for all users:
Supported Email Protocols
1. POP (Post Office Protocol)
POP allows you to download emails from the server to your device or email client. This protocol is particularly useful if you need to access your emails offline, as it stores the emails on your device.
2. IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol)
IMAP enables you to access your emails from multiple devices or email clients while keeping them synchronized with the server. Any changes made to your emails on one device will be reflected across all other devices, providing a seamless experience.
3. SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol)
SMTP is used for sending emails from your email client or device to the server. It is essential for the proper functioning of your email service, allowing you to send messages quickly and efficiently.
Our Recommendations
For the best email experience, we recommend using IMAP. This protocol offers the flexibility of accessing your emails from multiple devices while keeping everything synchronized. If you require offline access to your emails, you may choose to use POP. The SMTP protocol is used automatically by your email client or device when sending emails.
Need Assistance?
If you need help setting up your email client or device to use any of these protocols, please refer to our knowledge base articles or contact our support team for assistance. We are here to help you get the most out of your email hosting experience.