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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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#include <CkImapW.h>

void ChilkatSample(void)
    {
    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.

    CkImapW imap;

    //  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(L"imap.example.com");
    if (success == false) {
        wprintf(L"%s\n",imap.lastErrorText());
        return;
    }

    wprintf(L"Connected to the IMAP server.\n");

    //  Authenticate the session.
    success = imap.Login(L"user@example.com",L"myPassword");
    if (success == false) {
        wprintf(L"%s\n",imap.lastErrorText());
        return;
    }

    //  Disconnect when finished.
    success = imap.Disconnect();
    if (success == false) {
        wprintf(L"%s\n",imap.lastErrorText());
        return;
    }
    }