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IMAP, or Internet Message Access Protocol, is a computer term for a standard internet protocol that allows an email client to access and manage email messages stored on a remote server. It is designed for users who need to check email from multiple devices, as it synchronizes emails, folders, and changes (like deleting or moving an email) across all connected clients. When you use IMAP, you are reading messages directly from the server, which are stored there until you explicitly delete them.

How it works: An email client, like Outlook or Apple Mail, connects to an email server via IMAP to retrieve messages. Instead of downloading a full copy of each email, IMAP typically downloads a local cache, allowing you to view and manage your mail while staying synchronized with the server.

Synchronization: When you read, delete, or organize an email on one device, the change is instantly reflected on the server and all other devices using that same account.