Internet message access protocol (IMAP) is one of the two most prevalent Internet standard protocols for e-mail retrieval, the other being the Post Office Protocol (POP). Virtually all modern e-mail clients and mail servers support both protocols as a means of transferring e-mail messages from a server.
Connection
Creating New Connection
In the Name Text Box type in a new name for the IMAP4 connection you are about to create
Fill in host name
Select TCP/IP port (default is 143)
Type in user name and password
Select folder
Click OK to close the IMAP4 connection properties window
Comments
User fields
Note: User fields provide a convenient way of storing additional data