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# IMAP/POP3

## IMAP/POP3

IMAP and POP3 handle receiving and storing email. You use these protocols to download and interact with your mailing inbox. They're obviously extremely valuable if you have valid credentials. I recommend just using a GUI mail client like `Evolution` to view or search inboxes.

**IMAP/POP3 over SSL**

```
openssl s_client -connect [IP]:pop3s
openssl s_client -connect [IP]:imaps
```

**cURL Alternative**

```
curl -k imaps://10.129.14.128 --user user:p4ssw0rd
```