I want to use POP commands using cmd

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The discussion centers on using POP commands via the command line to connect to Gmail's POP server. The user attempted to connect using telnet with the commands "telnet pop.gmail.com 110" and "telnet pop.gmail.com 995," but encountered connection issues. It was established that most POP servers, including Gmail's, are secured behind SSH daemons, rendering direct telnet connections ineffective. Users are advised to understand the functionality of POP servers rather than attempting to connect via telnet.

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  • Understanding of POP3 protocol and its functionalities
  • Familiarity with command line interface (CLI) operations
  • Knowledge of SSH and its role in securing server connections
  • Basic understanding of email server configurations
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  • Research "How to configure Gmail POP settings" for proper setup
  • Learn about "SSH tunneling" for secure connections to email servers
  • Explore "POP3 commands and their usage" for better command understanding
  • Study "Email protocols: POP3 vs IMAP" to understand differences and use cases
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This discussion is beneficial for system administrators, network engineers, and anyone interested in understanding email protocols and secure server connections.

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Here is sth relatable. But I am not sure what should I type in along with telnet to connect to gmail pop server?

I tried telnet pop.gmail.com 110

and telnet pop.gmail.com 995
but both of them didn't worked. One showed could not connect error message. Another didn't showed any output and instead took cmd to refresh on administrator.
Any guide here? I just want to understand what these commands are doing so that I can prepare my notes with confidence. Thanks for support.
 
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Most POP servers are behind SSH daemons and so you can't just telnet in.

I wouldn't waste your time on this, just read about what a POP server does on Wikipedia and move on.
 
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pbuk said:
Most POP servers are behind SSH daemons and so you can't just telnet in.

I wouldn't waste your time on this, just read about what a POP server does on Wikipedia and move on.
oh i see thanks for information.
 

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