IMAP (Internet Mail Access Protocol) is a sophisticated mail system that manages your mail directly on the server, and lets you create multiple folders.  It can be more convenient than POP3, but remember that if you keep your mail on the server then it will use up your disk quota.  If your mailbox gets too large, mail sent to you will start bouncing because you will not be allowed to use any more space on the server!

Note that your IMAP folders will also be available via web mail.

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