Email · Website glossary

Email client

Quick answer · What is Email client?

Software used to compose, send, receive, and organize email through configured accounts.

IN PRACTICE

Email client: an example

A desktop application manages two work mailboxes using each provider's connection settings.

KEEP IN MIND

Removing an account from a client and deleting the server mailbox are different operations.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a practical example of Email client?

A desktop application manages two work mailboxes using each provider's connection settings.

Is removing a client account the same as deleting its mailbox?

Removing an account from a client and deleting the server mailbox are different operations.

Which concepts should I read alongside Email client?

IMAP: Internet Message Access Protocol lets clients access and manage messages held on a mail server.
Webmail: An email application accessed through a web browser.