Email client
Email client
An email client, also known as a mail user agent (MUA), is a computer program used to access and manage a user's email. It allows users to send, receive, and organize their email messages. Email clients can be standalone applications or part of a larger software suite.
Types of Email Clients[edit | edit source]
Email clients can be broadly categorized into two types:
- Desktop email clients: These are installed on a user's computer and include popular programs like Microsoft Outlook, Mozilla Thunderbird, and Apple Mail.
- Webmail clients: These are accessed through a web browser and include services like Gmail, Yahoo! Mail, and Outlook.com.
Features[edit | edit source]
Email clients typically offer a range of features to help users manage their email:
- Inbox management: Organize emails into folders, apply labels, and use filters to sort incoming messages.
- Composing and sending emails: Create new messages, reply to or forward existing ones, and attach files.
- Address book: Store and manage contact information.
- Calendar integration: Some email clients integrate with calendar applications to manage appointments and events.
- Security features: Support for encryption, spam filtering, and phishing protection.
Protocols[edit | edit source]
Email clients use various protocols to send and receive messages:
- Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP): Used for sending emails.
- Post Office Protocol (POP3): Used for retrieving emails from a server.
- Internet Message Access Protocol (IMAP): Allows users to access and manage their email on the server.
Popular Email Clients[edit | edit source]
Some of the most widely used email clients include:
Related Pages[edit | edit source]
- Webmail
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mozilla Thunderbird
- Apple Mail
- Gmail
- Yahoo! Mail
- Outlook.com
- Simple Mail Transfer Protocol
- Post Office Protocol
- Internet Message Access Protocol
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