Network+ N10-009 Email Ports and Protocols
SMTP is the standard protocol used for sending emails across the internet, typically operating over Port 25. Secure SMTP (SMTPS) uses ports 465 or 587 to encrypt email transmission, enhancing privacy and security.
Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP)
Standard protocol used for sending emails accross the interent and operates over Port 25. (SMTPS uses ports 465 or 587)
Key Terms
Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP)
Standard protocol used for sending emails accross the interent and operates over Port 25. (SMTPS uses ports 465 or 587)
Post Office Protocol version 3 (POP3)
Used to retrieve emails from a remote server to a local client over Port 110.
Internet Message Access Protocol (IMAP)
Operates over Port 143 and allows users to manage emails directly on the email server, (IMAPS uses ports 993)
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) | Standard protocol used for sending emails accross the interent and operates over Port 25. (SMTPS uses ports 465 or 587) |
Post Office Protocol version 3 (POP3) | Used to retrieve emails from a remote server to a local client over Port 110. |
Internet Message Access Protocol (IMAP) | Operates over Port 143 and allows users to manage emails directly on the email server, (IMAPS uses ports 993) |