---
type: concept
title: IMAP
tags: [protocol, email, networking]
related: [central-email-service, starttls]
created: 2026-06-30
updated: 2026-06-30
sources: ["output/rz_uni_greifswald_de_dienste_allgemein_e_mail_e_mail_einrichten.md"]
---
# IMAP

**IMAP** (Internet Message Access Protocol) is the protocol used by the Universität Greifswald for receiving emails. Unlike POP3, IMAP allows emails to be stored on the server, enabling synchronization across multiple devices.

For the university's [[central-email-service]], the following settings are required:
- **Server**: `imap.uni-greifswald.de`
- **Port**: 143
- **Encryption**: [[starttls]]