>>if your imap server does not require starttls,
>>
> May I ask what is starttls?

starttls starts encrypted sessions in the beginning of ordinary imap
connection. sniffer should connection to tcp 143 port, initial imap server
response and any further data should look like line noise.

ssl (imaps) encrypts entire connection. any data on connection to tcp 993
should look like line noise.

IMAP servers usually indicate STARTTLS requirement by adding
LOGIN=DISABLED in capability response. On some imap servers this setting
is default.

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Tomas


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