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title: What is IMAP4
description: "**IMAP4** is a mail protocol that allows users to be disconnected from the main messaging system and still be able to process mail. Users can store messages on a local machine or on a server. IMAP has distinct advantages over POP…"
url: "https://support.bluspider.com/kb/what-is-imap4/"
updated: "2024-08-09"
category: Email
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# What is IMAP4

**IMAP4** is a mail protocol that allows users to be disconnected from the main messaging system and still be able to process mail. Users can store messages on a local machine or on a server. IMAP has distinct advantages over POP because it allows you manage multiple folders on the server.