Which Email Setting Should I Use?

When setting up your Vfast email on a phone, tablet, or computer, you may be asked to choose IMAP or POP3.

This guide explains which one to use and why.

Quick Answer (Most Customers)

Use IMAP (recommended).

IMAP keeps your emails:

• Synced across all devices
  
• Stored safely on the mail server
  
• Consistent if you check email on more than one device

What Is IMAP?

IMAP means your emails stay on the server.

This means:

• You see the same emails on your phone, tablet, and computer
  
• Deleting or reading an email updates everywhere
  
• You can access your mail from webmail at any time

Best for:

• Most customers
  
• Anyone with more than one device
  
• Anyone who uses webmail as well as an app

What Is POP3?

POP3 downloads emails to one device only.

This means:

• Emails are usually removed from the server
  
• Other devices will not see the same messages
  
• If that device fails, emails may be lost

Only suitable if:

• You use one device only
• You want emails stored locally
• You do not use webmail

Not recommended for most users.

Need Help Setting It Up?

See:

• Vfast Email Address
• Vfast Webmail – How to Access Your Email
• Email Setup on Devices

Or contact the Service Desk:

• support@vfast.co.uk
• 01227 688901 or 0330 324 9811