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In this space, we will clear some of the doubts that you might have regarding how an email client software works –

Email client software is basically used to send and receive emails. There are two basic types of email clients – Stand Alone and Web Based. Examples:

• Stand Alone email clients – Microsoft Outlook, Outlook Express, Eudora, Pegasus etc.

• Web Based email clients – Gmail, Hotmail and Yahoo

So, how does an email client software work?

The email client software comprises of a server that the clients connect to. This server has a list of email addresses where you can send emails on that particular server. Besides this, there are other things that are required in your email software, like,

• An email software installed on the computer
• A SMTP server that uses port 25, for outgoing emails
• A POP server that uses port 110 or an IMAP server that uses port 143. This helps the incoming of emails.

The difference between POP servers and IMAP servers is –

• POP servers download messages on your desktop and do not save a copy on the server. When mails are downloaded from the POP server, they become 'local'.
• IMAP servers save copies of the messages on the server and you can download them on your desktop.