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Mailbox

Quick answer · What is Mailbox?

A storage destination for messages associated with an email account.

IN PRACTICE

Mailbox: an example

A team member signs into a mailbox to read, send, and organize work messages.

KEEP IN MIND

An alias can forward to a mailbox without having its own storage or separate login.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a practical example of Mailbox?

A team member signs into a mailbox to read, send, and organize work messages.

Does every email alias have its own mailbox and login?

An alias can forward to a mailbox without having its own storage or separate login.

Which concepts should I read alongside Mailbox?

Email alias: An alternate email address that delivers messages to another address or mailbox according to the mail service's configuration.
IMAP: Internet Message Access Protocol lets clients access and manage messages held on a mail server.