A mail server for Gmail is Google’s system of incoming and outgoing email servers that handle sending, receiving, storing, and delivering emails for Gmail users. Gmail uses IMAP or POP3 servers for receiving emails and SMTP servers for sending emails, all hosted and managed by Google to ensure secure, fast, and reliable email communication.

What Is a Mail Server?

A mail server is a computer system or cloud-based service responsible for sending, receiving, and storing email messages. It uses standard email protocols to communicate with other mail servers across the Internet.

Mail servers typically handle three main tasks:

  • Receiving incoming emails
  • Sending outgoing emails
  • Storing messages until users access them

Gmail’s mail servers are operated by Google and distributed globally for speed, redundancy, and reliability.

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