How does IMAP authentication work?
IMAP authentication works through mechanisms like plaintext, CRAM-MD5, and OAuth, depending on server and client capabilities. Plaintext sends passwords in clear text, while CRAM-MD5 hashes passwords to verify identities securely. OAuth allows third-party authentication without sharing passwords, enhancing security. The IMAP authentication mechanism varies but commonly includes plaintext, CRAM-MD5, and OAuth. Plaintext sends passwords as … Read more