====== What is IMAP ====== MAP stands for Internet Message Access Protocol. IMAP is a protocol for accessing electronic mail messages on a mail server. A client email program such as Outlook can access remote messages as if they were local. IMAP was originally developed in 1986 at Stanford University. You can use IMAP to access a [[http://www.myptsmail.com|MyPTSMail account]] from your home computer, laptop or work station. You can get setup information at [[http://www.myptsmail.com/myptsmail/?p=16|Use Outlook wit MyPTSMail]] or call us at 410-838-5100 and we will walk you through it right over the phone.