What is an email server?

An email server is a computer system that handles the sending, receiving, and storage of electronic mail. It is responsible for managing email accounts, filtering spam, and delivering messages to their intended recipients. Email servers use protocols such as SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) and IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) to exchange messages between different servers and email clients. Common email server software includes Microsoft Exchange, Postfix, and Sendmail. Businesses and organizations typically use their own email servers to ensure privacy and security for their communications.

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