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Question
Differentiate between SMTP and POP3.
Distinguish Between
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Solution
| Basis of Difference | SMTP | POP3 |
|---|---|---|
| Full form | Simple Mail Transfer Protocol | Post Office Protocol version 3 |
| Main purpose | Sends outgoing email | Retrieves incoming email from a mail server |
| Direction of use | Transfers messages from a user to a mail server or between mail servers | Transfers messages from a mail server to a user's device |
| Typical role | Used when sending email | Used when receiving or downloading email |
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