Connect to an IMAP Server

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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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bool success = 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.

Chilkat.Imap imap = new Chilkat.Imap();

//  Use implicit TLS on the standard IMAPS port.
imap.Ssl = true;
imap.Port = 993;

//  Establish the connection to the IMAP server (no authentication yet).
success = imap.Connect("imap.example.com");
if (success == false) {
    Debug.WriteLine(imap.LastErrorText);
    return;
}

Debug.WriteLine("Connected to the IMAP server.");

//  Authenticate the session.
success = imap.Login("user@example.com","myPassword");
if (success == false) {
    Debug.WriteLine(imap.LastErrorText);
    return;
}

//  Disconnect when finished.
success = imap.Disconnect();
if (success == false) {
    Debug.WriteLine(imap.LastErrorText);
    return;
}