# 143,993 - IMAP

The **Internet Message Access Protocol (IMAP)** is used used for **receiving** emails on ports `143` (unencrypted) and `993` (SSL). In contrast with POP3, it **keeps messages on the server**, allowing access from multiple devices.

```bash
# Connect
telnet <ip> 143
openssl s_client -connect <ip>:993

# Authenticate
a1 LOGIN <username> <password>

# List folders
a2 LIST "" "*"

# Select the inbox                      
a3 SELECT INBOX

# Fetch the full body of message 1                 
a4 FETCH 1 BODY[]
       
a5 LOGOUT
```
