APPLICATION LAYER
INTRODUCTION
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Question
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Which protocol would download the email from to your computer and delete it from the server?
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FTP
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SMTP
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POP3
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IMAP
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -On the other hand, POP3 downloads your emails to your local computer, deleting them from the server. Thus, it reduces the space your email account uses on your web server. To sum it up, there are 3 email protocols – SMTP, POP3, and IMAP. Each of them works on specific port numbers and operates differently.
Detailed explanation-2: -POP3 stands for Post Office 3 protocol and is used for receiving email messages. POP protocol simply connects to the mail server and retrieves the mail content. This simple, and standard, way allows users to quickly access mailboxes and download messages to their devices.
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