CONFIGURING

Setting up the IMAP service

The Domino® IMAP service can be run on any Domino server on which a TCP/IP port is configured.

About this task

IMAP provides a mechanism for retrieving mail only; IMAP clients send mail using SMTP.

Procedure

1. Edit the Server Document to enable the TCP/IP port for IMAP. Optionally, you can configure the IMAP TCP/IP port to run from an alternate port number, and to accept SSL connections.

2. Start the IMAP task on the Domino server.

Related concepts
The IMAP service
Customizing the IMAP service