POP3 (Post Office Protocol) POP3 is an older protocol that was originally designed to be used on only one computer. Unlike modern protocols that use two-way synchronization, POP3 only supports one-way email synchronization, only allowing users to download emails from a server to a client.

If you're trying to add your Outlook.com account to Outlook or another mail app, you might need the POP, IMAP, or SMTP settings. You can find them below or by viewing them in your Outlook.com settings.

IMAP and POP are two methods to access email. IMAP is the recommended method when you need to check your emails from several different devices, such as a phone, laptop, and tablet. IMAP allows you to access your email wherever you are, from any device.

If you're trying to add your Outlook.com account to Outlook or another mail app, you might need the POP, IMAP, or SMTP settings. You can find them below or by viewing them in your Outlook.com settings.

Download copies of POP3 email messages, but don't delete them from the mail server so that you can view them multiple computers.

You'll need to know your account type, the incoming and outgoing server names, and the SSL and port settings for your email account. You can either contact your email provider or, if you're using a popular email service, you can find these settings in the POP and IMAP email settings for Outlook topic. Unsure who your email provider is?

Set up POP or IMAP account in Outlook for Android. In Outlook for Android, go to Settings > Add Account > Add Email Account. Enter email address. Tap Continue. When asked to select an email provider, choose IMAP or POP3. Toggle Advanced settings on and enter your password and server settings.

POP3 is an older protocol that was originally designed to be used on only one computer. Unlike modern protocols that use two-way synchronization, POP3 only supports one-way email synchronization, only allowing users to download emails from a server to a client.

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IMAP and POP are two methods to access email. IMAP is the recommended method when you need to check your emails from several different devices, such as a phone, laptop, and tablet. IMAP allows you to access your email wherever you are, from any device.