webmails

Browser-based email services

Webmails are email services accessed through a web browser rather than a dedicated application—Gmail, Yahoo Mail, Outlook.com.

The term can also refer to individual messages sent through such services: I have dozens of unread webmails.

The singular webmail more commonly describes the service itself rather than individual messages.

interface

inbox

Message receiving folder

attachments · folders · labels · filters · search · spam · trash · drafts · sent · starred

access

browser

Web access program

two-factor · cloud-based · remote access · synchronization · cross-platform · mobile app · IMAP · POP3 · SMTP · offline mode

platforms

Gmail

Search giant's messaging platform

Horde

storage

quota

Fixed assigned amount

cleanup · delete · archive · upgrade · premium · free tier · media files · Dropbox · downloads · backup

security

encryption

Converting data into code

SSL · HTTPS · privacy · data protection · end-to-end · secure login · suspicious activity · virus scan · account recovery · backup codes

Opposites
access method

webmailsemail clients

Programs for handling messages

Outlook · Thunderbird · Apple Mail · Microsoft Outlook

Family

webmail

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Everyday, not technical · Rated G