An email account is a digital mailbox that enables users to send and receive messages online. It provides a secure, convenient means of communication with others.
In the late 1990s, webmail services such as Hotmail and Yahoo Mail allowed people to access their emails through a web browser without needing any technical knowledge or special skill sets.
POP (Post Office Protocol) email accounts were the first widely-used methods for accessing electronic mail. With POP accounts, messages are downloaded directly onto a user’s device and accessible even when their connection is down.
Internet Message Access Protocol (IMAP) email accounts are a type of account that stores messages on a server. This feature lets users access their emails from multiple devices and synchronizes all messages.