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Port 143 — TCP
IMAP
IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) lets a mail app read mail that stays on the server, so the same mail shows up on every device.
Why it matters
It is the usual way to read mail from more than one device, and it should use a safe link for sign-in.
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