i see in my email client that you can tell it to use SSL for the pop3 server. when i check it it changes from port 110 to 995.
heres my question. i am poor; i cannot afford a 'store bought' ssl cert. i have created my own thru cert. server, and i am able to use SSL for my web stuff. of course, i have to hit ok or proceed on the warning screen (about the cert. not being trusted), but it works. can you do this same thing for pop3? i know my mail server supports ssl for pop3, but i am wondering if i can use my own certificate (even if i get a warning - thats ok).
i know that pop3 usernames and passwords are sent in clear text. is there any other way to secure this? (other than a vpn, ipsec, etc.)
thanks
heres my question. i am poor; i cannot afford a 'store bought' ssl cert. i have created my own thru cert. server, and i am able to use SSL for my web stuff. of course, i have to hit ok or proceed on the warning screen (about the cert. not being trusted), but it works. can you do this same thing for pop3? i know my mail server supports ssl for pop3, but i am wondering if i can use my own certificate (even if i get a warning - thats ok).
i know that pop3 usernames and passwords are sent in clear text. is there any other way to secure this? (other than a vpn, ipsec, etc.)
thanks
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