

TIM: The recipient name is "Moby" and the domain name is .Īn image shows Tim's email message. TIM: And I want to send an email to Beep.

TIM: So, let's say my email address is giggles. This is called a Simple Mail Transfer Protocol server, or just an SMTP server.Īn animation shows the email on the client's computer going to the SMTP server. TIM: When you hit send, your email client contacts a special server that handles outgoing mail. A cursor clicks send on the email message. An image shows a new message form in an email client. But all emails start out in an email client, a program used to read, receive, write, and send email.
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TIM: People can get email accounts in a few ways: from a server at their school or work, from a free service online, or through their Internet providers. And a client is a machine used to access those services.Īn animation shows a server sending data to a client computer. A server is a computer connected to the Internet that provides services like email, web pages, and other content. Well, to understand email you gotta know about clients and servers. TIM: Dear Tim and Moby, how do people email each other, and what is IM? Thanks, McKenzie S.

TIM: (groans) Must not check email again! Must not check- Oh, who am I kidding?Īn email appears on Tim's computer screen. Tim squints his eyes and clenches his teeth. Text reads: The Mysteries of Life with Tim and Moby
