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Connect to an IMAP Server

Demonstrates the Chilkat Imap.Connect method, which establishes a TCP connection to the IMAP server but does not authenticate. The argument may be a hostname, IPv4, or IPv6 address; configure Ssl and Port first. This example connects with implicit TLS, then logs in and disconnects.

Background: IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) is the protocol for accessing mail that stays on the server — unlike POP3, which typically downloads and removes it. That server-side model is what lets multiple devices see the same mailboxes, folders, and read/unread state. A session starts by connecting (usually implicit TLS on port 993), then authenticating — Connect performs only the first step, so it is always followed by Login.

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Local $bSuccess = False

;  Demonstrates the Imap.Connect method, which establishes a TCP connection to the IMAP
;  server but does not authenticate.  Call Login after connecting to authenticate.

$oImap = ObjCreate("Chilkat.Imap")

;  Use implicit TLS on the standard IMAPS port.
$oImap.Ssl = True
$oImap.Port = 993

;  Establish the connection to the IMAP server (no authentication yet).
$bSuccess = $oImap.Connect("imap.example.com")
If ($bSuccess = False) Then
    ConsoleWrite($oImap.LastErrorText & @CRLF)
    Exit
EndIf

ConsoleWrite("Connected to the IMAP server." & @CRLF)

;  Authenticate the session.
$bSuccess = $oImap.Login("user@example.com","myPassword")
If ($bSuccess = False) Then
    ConsoleWrite($oImap.LastErrorText & @CRLF)
    Exit
EndIf

;  Disconnect when finished.
$bSuccess = $oImap.Disconnect()
If ($bSuccess = False) Then
    ConsoleWrite($oImap.LastErrorText & @CRLF)
    Exit
EndIf