Which eMail is Best for You?

POP, or Post Office Protocol, is an older way to get emails. It downloads your emails to one device, like your computer or phone, and usually deletes them from the server. This was okay when people only used one device, but now we use many devices, so it’s not as helpful. POP doesn’t let you see the same emails on different devices, and if your device breaks, you might lose your emails. Some people still use POP if they want to keep all their emails on one device, especially if they don’t have a lot of internet access. Any IMAP Email Service provider will also allow the POP Protocol.