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The most popular mail backend is probably nnimap,
which provides access to IMAP servers.
IMAP servers store mail remotely, so the
client doesn’t store anything locally. This means that
it’s a convenient choice when you’re reading your
mail from different locations, or with different user agents.
| • Connecting to an IMAP Server: | Getting started with IMAP. | |
| • Customizing the IMAP Connection: | Variables for IMAP connection. | |
| • Client-Side IMAP Splitting: | Put mail in the correct mail box. | |
| • Support for IMAP Extensions: | Getting extensions and labels from servers. |