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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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Add-Type -Path "C:\chilkat\ChilkatDotNet47-x64\ChilkatDotNet47.dll"

$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-Object 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 -eq $false) {
    $($imap.LastErrorText)
    exit
}

$("Connected to the IMAP server.")

#  Authenticate the session.
$success = $imap.Login("user@example.com","myPassword")
if ($success -eq $false) {
    $($imap.LastErrorText)
    exit
}

#  Disconnect when finished.
$success = $imap.Disconnect()
if ($success -eq $false) {
    $($imap.LastErrorText)
    exit
}