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title: "Discussion on \"IMAP vs POP3: Which One Should You Actually Use?\" | Hashnode"
description: "Discussion on \"IMAP vs POP3: Which One Should You Actually Use?\". One keeps your mail in sync everywhere. The other takes it home and locks the door. How each works, which to pick, and when POP3 still makes sense."
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# [IMAP vs POP3: Which One Should You Actually Use?](https://fuckit.hashnode.dev/imap-vs-pop3-which-one-should-you-actually-use?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

One keeps your mail in sync everywhere. The other takes it home and locks the door. How each works, which to pick, and when POP3 still makes sense.

Sep 27 · 6 min read · fuckit.hashnode.dev  
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