Nope. Microsoft explicitly says that there's no built-in feature from Exchange to download POP3 e-mail from an external server. so yes, only option is to use 3rd party POP downloader for Exchange. (Microsoft is so obnoxious sometimes!). not sure what you mean by "Exchange provide passwords to POP3 server": again, Exchange cannot work as a POP3 client (without 3rd party downloader). hope this helps. -----Original Message----- From: Tim McDonald [mailto:timm@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx] Sent: Monday, April 29, 2002 2:06 PM To: [ExchangeList] Subject: [exchangelist] Download POP3 without 3rd party software? http://www.MSExchange.org/ Scenario: Exchange 5.5 with an internal IP address, Linux-based POP3 server with an external IP address. Outlook clients are setup on both exchange and internet e-mail, but I would prefer to use exchange accounts exclusively. Question: Is there a way to have Exchange automatically download POP3 password protected mail accounts without using a 3rd party POP3 downloader? Possibly through the internet mail connector and relaying? If so, how does Exchange provide passwords for the POP3 server? Thanks in advance! -Tim McDonald Seattle Repertory Theatre ------------------------------------------------------ You are currently subscribed to this MSExchange.org Discussion List as: alopezdeayala@xxxxxxxxxxxx To unsubscribe send a blank email to $subst('Email.Unsub') --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.351 / Virus Database: 197 - Release Date: 4/19/2002