Exchange IMAP or POP, which suits me?

If your company uses web hosting then it is also important that you have e-mail.You can use the standard mail settings but it is also possible to use Hosted Exchange services.

Now you might be wondering what exactly Hosted Exchange entails and why you should purchase it.In this blog post we will discuss the difference between Hosted Exchange, IMAP and POP.

IMAP and POP

IMAP is a mail protocol where a copy of your mailbox is directly retrieved from the server.This makes it possible to synchronize your mailbox between different devices, for example your phone and your local computer.

After this your mailbox will also remain on the server so you can set it up again on another device.When you've reconfigured it with IMAP you just have access to your mailbox again.
POP does not give you this option, your mailbox is downloaded from the server and stored locally.

After this your mailbox will be removed from the server and you will not have synchronization with it on other devices.
One advantage is that you can view the mails offline.This has to do with the fact that it is stored locally, you can then feel free to view your mail in the train.

What is Hosted Exchange?

You probably wonder now what the advantage is of Exchange over IMAP or POP and why so many companies use it.This has to do with the fact that everything is synchronized in Exchange.

Think not only of your mail but also your calendar, contacts, tasks and so on.You also have the possibility to share your agenda between your contacts, so you can organize meetings with it.

Another advantage of Exchange is that it also has push notifications, so you can always directly access your email when possible.This is especially useful when you are on vacation, you can easily keep track of your e-mail on your phone.Exchange is ideal if you have your own company because it automates many things.

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