Internet Message Access Protocol, version 4
An Internet protocol (RFC 2060) by which a client workstation can dynamically access a mailbox on a server host to manipulate
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An Internet protocol (RFC 2060) by which a client workstation can dynamically access a mailbox on a server host to manipulate
and retrieve mail messages that the server has received and is holding for the client. (See: POP3.)
Tutorial: IMAP4 has mechanisms for optionally authenticating a client to a server and providing other security services. (See: IMAP4 AUTHENTICATE.)
References
- IETF RFC 4949 (Internet Security Glossary)Jan 06, 2026RFC 4949 — Internet Security Glossary (Version 2)https://www.rfc-editor.org/rfc/rfc4949.txtRFC 4949 is published by the IETF Trust and marked as "Distribution of this memo is unlimited". Verify IETF Trust copyright/licensing terms for reuse.Source: IETF RFC 4949 (rfc-editor.org).