What is my POP server for Gmail?

Incoming connections to the IMAP server at imap.gmail.com:993 and the POP server at pop.gmail.com:995 require SSL.

Is Gmail a POP or IMAP?

Gmail allows access to its IMAP and POP mail servers so you can set up the email software on your computer or mobile device to work with the service. Most premium and some free email applications offer both IMAP and POP email compatibility, while other free email programs may offer only the POP email service.

Should POP be enabled in Gmail?

Gmail users can use either POP normal mode or recent mode to sync their mail. If you're syncing your mail to one mail client, you should use normal mode. If you're syncing mail to a few different mail clients, then you should use recent mode. … Once a message is downloaded, Gmail marks it as 'popped'.

What is my POP server name?

The POP server is pop.gmail.com and the port is 995. The username and password for your mail settings is the same as what you use to log into Gmail. Gmail only offers secure POP and IMAP.

Should I disable POP in Gmail?

Fortunately, POP and IMAP access should already be disabled by default. However, you should make sure that they are. … POP and IMAP access should be disabled by default, but if it isn't, simply check the box to make sure that it is.

What is Gmail SMTP?

The Gmail SMTP server lets you send emails using your Gmail account and Google's servers. One option here is to configure third-party email clients, such as Thunderbird or Outlook, to send emails via your Gmail account. The default Gmail SMTP details are as follows: Gmail SMTP server address: smtp.gmail.com.

Is IMAP better than POP3?

While POP3 can work well for single devices, IMAP is the better option in case you ever need to use a new device. If you are using POP3 and lose access to your main device, you would also lose access to all your past emails. That's why we recommend using IMAP in this instance, instead of POP3.