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SSH, FTP & Pop3

The document explains the roles of the POP and SSH protocols. POP (Post Office Protocol) is used by email clients to retrieve emails from a server, typically deleting them from the server after download, while SSH (Secure Shell) provides secure remote access to servers for tasks like file management and system administration. It highlights the differences between FTP and SSH, as well as practical uses of SSH for normal users, such as accessing hosting servers and using Git securely.

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SSH, FTP & Pop3

The document explains the roles of the POP and SSH protocols. POP (Post Office Protocol) is used by email clients to retrieve emails from a server, typically deleting them from the server after download, while SSH (Secure Shell) provides secure remote access to servers for tasks like file management and system administration. It highlights the differences between FTP and SSH, as well as practical uses of SSH for normal users, such as accessing hosting servers and using Git securely.

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TOPICS: POP and SSH Protocols

 What is the role of POP protocol on the server?

POP (Post Office Protocol) is an Internet standard protocol


used by email clients to retrieve emails from a mail server.
What It Means:
 When you use an email application like Outlook,
Thunderbird, or Apple Mail, and it's configured with POP,
the program downloads your emails from the mail
server to your device (like your computer or phone).
 Once downloaded, emails are typically deleted from the
server, meaning you can only access them from that
specific device unless you choose to keep a copy on the
server.
Key Points:
 POP stands for: Post Office Protocol
 Latest version: POP3 (the most commonly used)
 Used for: Retrieving emails from the server (not for
sending)
 Common with: Desktop email apps like Microsoft Outlook
 One-way communication: From server → client
Example:
You open Outlook, it connects to your email server using POP,
downloads all new messages to your PC, and then removes them
from the server (unless settings say otherwise).

 POP3 is the protocol.


 POP3 is used by email clients like Outlook to download
emails from your email provider’s server (like Gmail).
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 Once downloaded, emails can be deleted from the


server — that’s how it can help you save storage on
Gmail.

 Your understanding:
 ✅ Yes, you can use Outlook to connect to your Gmail
account.
 ✅ When connected with POP3, Outlook can download all
emails from Gmail.
 ✅ After download, the emails can be removed from
Gmail’s server, and now only exist

 inside Outlook on your device.


 ✅ This saves space in your Gmail account.

 SSH and FTP


Both SSH and FTP can seem similar because they both
open connections to remote servers using the command
line, but they are not the same. Here's the difference:

🔑 FTP (File Transfer Protocol):

 Purpose: Transfer files between your computer and a remote


server.

 Connection type: Unsecure (unless using FTPS or SFTP).

 Uses commands like: get, put, ls, cd

 Port used: Port 21


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 Example use: Uploading a website's files to a hosting server.

🔒 SSH (Secure Shell):

 Purpose: Securely access and control a remote system — it's


like opening a remote terminal.

 Connection type: Encrypted and secure

 Uses commands like: Any command you’d run in a terminal


(like cd, mkdir, nano, top)

 Port used: Port 22

 Example use: System administration, server management,


executing remote scripts.

🔍 What they have in common:

 Both open a remote session in the command line interface.

 Both let you interact with a server.

💡 Simple analogy:

 FTP is like sending and receiving packages to/from a


building.

 SSH is like entering the building yourself and working


directly on the computer inside.

 What is the actual use of SSH for a normal


user?
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For a normal user (non-developer/system admin), SSH


(Secure Shell) might not be something used every day — but it
has some practical, real-world uses when needed.

🔧 Actual Uses of SSH for a Normal User:

1. Accessing a Website's Hosting Server

If you have a personal website, blog, or portfolio hosted on a


server (like Bluehost, Hostinger, DigitalOcean, etc.), SSH lets you:

 Connect to the server securely.

 Upload/edit/delete files directly.

 Run commands like restarting the server, editing HTML/CSS,


or checking logs.

2. Remote Access to Your Own Computer

You can set up your computer to allow SSH connections:

 Access your home PC from another location securely.

 Transfer files between devices over the internet.

 Useful if you're traveling and need access to your files or


work setup.

3. Using Git with SSH

If you're learning coding or web development, services like


GitHub use SSH keys to:

 Authenticate securely without needing a password every


time.

 Push/pull code safely between your computer and GitHub.


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4. Encrypted Communication

If you ever need to send commands or access devices (like a


Raspberry Pi, home router, or VPS), SSH gives you an encrypted
tunnel — much safer than plain access.

🧠 Summary:

 SSH is mainly for advanced or technical users, but a


normal user might use it if:

o They manage a website or blog.

o They use Git/GitHub with SSH.

o They want secure remote access to another computer.

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