---
name: "qmail-pop3d"
section: "8"
platform: "linux"
package: "qmail"
version: "1.06-6.2~deb10u1"
release: "Debian 10 (Buster)"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/qmail-pop3d"
---

# qmail-pop3d(8)

distribute mail via POP

## NAME

qmail-pop3d - distribute mail via POP

## SYNOPSIS

**qmail-pop3d** *maildirname*

## DESCRIPTION

**qmail-pop3d** lets a user read and delete his mail through the network.

Mail is stored in a **maildir** called *maildirname*, normally **Maildir**, in the user's home directory.

**qmail-pop3d** is normally invoked under **qmail-popup**, which reads a username and password, and **/bin/checkpassword**, which checks the password and sets up environment variables.

**qmail-pop3d** has a 20-minute idle timeout.

**qmail-pop3d** supports UIDL, TOP, and LAST.

**qmail-pop3d** appends an extra blank line to every message to work around serious bugs in certain clients.

**qmail-pop3d** is based on a program contributed by Russ Nelson.

## SEE ALSO

[maildir(5)](/maildir/5.md), [qmail-local(8)](/qmail-local/8.md), [qmail-popup(8)](/qmail-popup/8.md)