hi !
the difference is simple :
pop3 is the server that you use to get your mail (port 110)
smtp is the one that you are sending mail with....(port 25)
in order to have a full factional mail server , you need to install both... :-)
Sevatio Octavio wrote:
> I'm looking at setting up a mail server but I'm a bit confused about a few things
>(regarding this subject). What's the difference
> between SMTP and POP3 servers? Is one dependent on the other? Can they both send
>and receive? Are some of the POP3 servers easier
> and quicker to setup?
>
> Seve
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