What is Opera Mail?

Opera Mail is a free desktop-based email client developed by Opera software. It was an integrated component with Opera web browser. With Opera 15 release in 2013, Opera Mail comes as a separate product. It is available for Windows and Mac operating systems.

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Technical Information

  • Developed by: Opera software
  • Platform support: Windows and Mac OS X
  • File Location: C:\Users\username\ AppData\Local\Opera\Opera\mail
  • Interface: Graphical User Interface
  • License: Freeware
  • File format: MBS (mailbox file)
  • Lead Developer: Arjan Van Leeuwen

Protocols supported

  • POP3
  • IMAP
  • SMTP
  • NNTP
  • RSS Feeds
  • Atom

Opera Mail features

  • Easy to read, filter and label email messages
  • Allow viewing, reading, and navigate through multiple emails at once.
  • Simple drag and drop option for attachments
  • Work with Opera Web browser
  • Implemented in 3 different mail layouts
  • Use less system resources
  • Handle multiple email services like Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail, etc.
  • Simple Graphical User Interface
  • Labels to short messages quickly
  • Automatic notification for updates in favorite websites
  • Supporting WAV file extension

Expected Upgrades

  • Integrating encryption features into Opera Mail
  • Easier archival solutions
  • Improved features support such as nested folders, working offline, and keywording.

Configure POP3 Mail account in Opera Mail

  • Open Opera Mail.
  • On the top left panel of the opera window, click on Opera.
  • Choose Mail and Chataccount
  • Create a new account window will appear, click Yes.
  • A new pop-up window asking for account type, select Emailand click Next.
  • Enter all detailed information and click Next.
  • Select Regular Email (POP)and click Next.
  • Enter Mail Server Info. and then select Use Secure connectionin incoming and outgoing server to leave the message.
  • Click on Finish.

Conclusion

The article describes what is Opera Mail, its features, protocols, file extensions, and others. I hope with this article, you will get all the basic information about Opera Mail email client.

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