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IMAP access and security
Is it safer to only access GMail through IMAP? That's they way I normally get my mail. I normally only log in when I want to do multiple tags on an email, and there may even be a way to do that from an email client.
Expert's answerUsing an IMAP mail client for Gmail rather than the browser is safer in a couple of ways: 1) Google's instructions for configuring IMAP show that you need to enable SSL for incoming and outgoing mail where the browser interface can work with or without encryption. 2) You get the benefit that IMAP provides a coherent view of your mail from multiple mail clients and supported mobile devices which can save you from the problems that can come from using multiple POP clients with different message downloading settings which can lead to not being able to retrieve a message from Gmail because it got downloaded to a different computer than the one you are currently using. If your favorite mail client is on Google's supported list you should be able to follow the instructions and be up and running in no time. If you use a mail client that does not yet have precise instructions posted there is a link to general guidelines for getting the parameter settings established for a successful connection. |
Don't bother using Microsoft Entourage with IMAP, Google...
For all you people using a Mac like we do...
Granted, it's not a supported client, but even by following the IMAP guidelines to the letter Microsoft Entourage as an IMAP client with Google Apps mail has been a horrendous experience.
Constant "Temporary System" and Authentication errors. We switched to Apple Mail with the specified settings from Google and everything began to smooth out.
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