How does email work? A beginner's guide

Email is a digital communication system that uses various protocols to send and receive messages.

  • Sending: When you hit send, your message travels through an Outgoing Server (SMTP).
  • Receiving: The message is held by an Incoming Server until you log in to your Webmail or mail app.
  • Protection: During this journey, Anti-Spam Protection filters out malicious content to keep your inbox safe .
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