Tcl

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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load ./chilkat.dll

set success 0

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

set imap [new_CkImap]

#  Use implicit TLS on the standard IMAPS port.
CkImap_put_Ssl $imap 1
CkImap_put_Port $imap 993

#  Establish the connection to the IMAP server (no authentication yet).
set success [CkImap_Connect $imap "imap.example.com"]
if {$success == 0} then {
    puts [CkImap_lastErrorText $imap]
    delete_CkImap $imap
    exit
}

puts "Connected to the IMAP server."

#  Authenticate the session.
set success [CkImap_Login $imap "user@example.com" "myPassword"]
if {$success == 0} then {
    puts [CkImap_lastErrorText $imap]
    delete_CkImap $imap
    exit
}

#  Disconnect when finished.
set success [CkImap_Disconnect $imap]
if {$success == 0} then {
    puts [CkImap_lastErrorText $imap]
    delete_CkImap $imap
    exit
}


delete_CkImap $imap