PHP Extension

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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<?php

include("chilkat.php");

$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.

$imap = new CkImap();

//  Use implicit TLS on the standard IMAPS port.
$imap->put_Ssl(true);
$imap->put_Port(993);

//  Establish the connection to the IMAP server (no authentication yet).
$success = $imap->Connect('imap.example.com');
if ($success == false) {
    print $imap->lastErrorText() . "\n";
    exit;
}

print 'Connected to the IMAP server.' . "\n";

//  Authenticate the session.
$success = $imap->Login('user@example.com','myPassword');
if ($success == false) {
    print $imap->lastErrorText() . "\n";
    exit;
}

//  Disconnect when finished.
$success = $imap->Disconnect();
if ($success == false) {
    print $imap->lastErrorText() . "\n";
    exit;
}


?>