IMAP - GCSE Computer Science Definition

IMAP, which stands for Internet Message Access Protocol, is a system used for accessing and managing emails on the internet. Unlike some other methods that download your emails onto your computer, IMAP keeps your emails on a server. This means you can read your messages from any device that connects to the internet, like a phone, tablet, or computer, and they will all stay the same. If you delete an email on one device, it will be deleted on all others. IMAP is useful because it lets you organise and manage your emails flexibly and efficiently while keeping everything up to date, making it great for people who use multiple devices to check their mail.