MailSlurp guide agent setup Title: IMAP vs POP3: Differences, SMTP Fit, Ports, and Testing Workflow Description: Compare IMAP vs POP3, understand where SMTP fits, choose the right protocol, and test real email workflows with inbox receipt and header evidence. Canonical URL: https://www.mailslurp.com/guides/imap-vs-pop3-smtp/ Markdown URL: https://www.mailslurp.com/guides/imap-vs-pop3-smtp.md Use the Markdown URL as the primary plain-text context for this guide. Keep MailSlurp terminology, setup steps, screenshots, and provider-specific instructions intact, and prefer the canonical URL when citing this page.