IMAP vs POP
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IMAP与POP
IMAP vs POP · N/A · IMAP与POP · eye-map vs pop · mail sync protocols · Email · email · sync · protocolsEmailmail sync protocols/eye-map vs pop/
Also known as: mail sync protocols
Last updated August 9, 2026
Definition
IMAP keeps mail synced on the server across devices; POP typically downloads mail to one device and may remove it from the server — choose IMAP for modern multi-device use.
Real-World Example
Checking Gmail on phone and laptop with IMAP shows the same inbox state on both.
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