https://www.pistack.xyz/tags/courier/ Recent content in Courier on Pi Stack Hugo en-us Mon, 25 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.pistack.xyz/posts/2026-05-25-self-hosted-pop3-email-servers-dovecot-courier-cyrus-guide/ Mon, 25 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.pistack.xyz/posts/2026-05-25-self-hosted-pop3-email-servers-dovecot-courier-cyrus-guide/ <p>While IMAP has become the dominant protocol for email access in modern deployments, POP3 (Post Office Protocol version 3) remains relevant for specific use cases: offline email access, bandwidth-constrained environments, archival workflows, and legacy application compatibility. When self-hosting a mail server, choosing the right POP3 implementation affects reliability, security, and ease of administration.</p>