What is meant by Mailbox?
The term "mailbox" refers to a storage space for electronic messages within an email system or communication network. It serves as a central location for receiving, managing, and storing emails or other message formats. The mailbox enables users to organize, search, and manage incoming and outgoing messages. In modern systems, a mailbox may also include features for calendar integration, tasks, and contacts.
Typical software functions in the area of "mailbox":
- Message Reception: Capturing and storing new incoming emails or messages in the mailbox.
- Message Management: Functions for organizing emails through folder structures, tags, and filters.
- Search and Filter Functions: Options for searching specific messages or filtering emails based on criteria such as sender, date, or subject.
- Message Replying and Forwarding: Tools for replying to, forwarding, or creating new messages.
- Notifications: Automatic alerts for new messages or specific events, such as receiving emails from certain senders.
- Calendar and Task Integration: Synchronization and linking of emails with calendar entries and task lists.
- Archiving: Storage and long-term retention of messages to ensure access to older emails.
- Security and Privacy Features: Protection of messages through encryption, spam filters, and anti-phishing measures.