Both let your email app receive mail. The difference is where your email is stored.
| IMAP (recommended) | POP3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Email stored | On the server | Downloaded to one device |
| Multiple devices | Everything syncs | No sync |
| Lost device | Email is safe | Email may be lost |
| Uses mailbox space | Yes (10 GB included) | Little, if mail is removed from the server |
| Server | imap.stackmail.com : 993 | pop3.stackmail.com : 995 |
Choose IMAP if you check email on a phone and a computer, or use webmail. Choose POP3 only if you use one computer and want an offline copy.
More: What is IMAP? · What is POP3?
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