# About the Mail connector

> Integration Service connector for Mail in Automation Cloud, supporting SMTP, IMAP, and POP3 connections for sending, accessing, and downloading email messages.

The Mail connector supports SMTP, IMAP, and POP3 connections allowing users to send emails (SMTP), access and manage email messages stored on a mail server (IMAP), and download emails to their local devices for offline access (POP3). This connector is compatible with the [Mail activity package](https://docs.uipath.com/activities/other/latest/productivity/about-the-mail-activities-pack).

:::note
This connector is built by UiPath and receives official support selectively. The connector supports a limited set of commonly used APIs for the target application and may cover most typical use cases. Also, they are retained in a stable state until the requirements for a new version release are met. [Learn more](https://docs.uipath.com/integration-service/automation-cloud/latest/user-guide/connectors#connectors-with-selective-support)
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## Authentication

Before automating processes, you need to establish a connection with your Mail instance. Step-by-step instructions are available in the [Mail authentication](https://docs.uipath.com/integration-service/automation-cloud/latest/user-guide/mail-authentication) page.

## Events

This connector does not support events.

## Activity package

You can use the Mail connection to work with the Mail [SMTP, IMAP, and POP3 activities](https://docs.uipath.com/activities/other/latest/productivity/smtp-imap-and-pop3).