Can you read my emails?

No. Email content is read into memory, pushed to Gmail via the API over a secure channel, and discarded. It is never written to disk, never stored on our servers, and never scanned or analyzed.

Is my Gmail account safe?

We use Google OAuth, so you authenticate directly with Google and we never see your Gmail password. PopRelay requests two Gmail scopes: gmail.insert (import messages) and gmail.labels (create/manage labels). That's it. We cannot read, search, modify, or delete your existing email. We passed a CASA Tier 2 security audit, an independent assessment Google requires for apps accessing Gmail, covering application security, data handling, and infrastructure controls. You can verify our permissions anytime in your Google Account settings.

What about my POP3 password?

Your POP3 password is encrypted with AES-256-GCM the moment you submit it. The encryption key is stored separately from the encrypted data. Your password is only decrypted at sync time to connect to your POP3 server.

Do you comply with privacy regulations?

We store only what's needed to run syncs: POP3 credentials encrypted with AES-256-GCM, and OAuth tokens encrypted at rest. Email content passes through to Gmail and is not stored on our servers. Our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service detail our retention and deletion practices.

Who's behind PopRelay?

We created 33mail.com, an email forwarding service trusted by over 500,000 users since 2011. PopRelay is built on that same experience running email infrastructure at scale. Google requires apps that access Gmail to pass an independent Cloud Application Security Assessment (CASA). PopRelay has completed and passed this Tier 2 audit, which covers application security, data handling, and infrastructure controls. Details available upon request.

Why not just use email forwarding?

Forwarding relays send email on behalf of your original server, which can damage its sender reputation and trigger spam filters at Gmail. PopRelay takes a different approach: it fetches messages from your POP3 server and imports them directly through the Gmail API. No forwarding relay. No SPF/DKIM issues. No reputation damage.

How does PopRelay prevent duplicate imports?

Every message on a POP3 server has a unique identifier (UIDL). PopRelay records each UIDL after successful import. If you sync again, or if a message was already imported, it is skipped.

What happened to Gmail's built-in POP3 fetching?

Google removed the "Check mail from other accounts" POP3 feature from Gmail in early 2026. PopRelay replaces that functionality. It runs outside of Gmail, fetches your POP3 mail on schedule, and imports it via the Gmail API. No Google feature dependency. No browser extension.

What POP3 servers do you support?

Any standard POP3 or POP3S (SSL/TLS) server works, including ISP email, old hosting accounts, and enterprise mail servers.

Will my original emails be deleted?

Only if you explicitly enable "Delete after retrieval." By default, we leave your POP3 mailbox untouched.

How fast is the import?

Import speed depends on your source POP3 server, mailbox size, and Gmail API throughput. Smaller mailboxes can finish quickly, while larger migrations may take longer.

Are there any Gmail import limits?

Gmail applies API limits that can affect import throughput. PopRelay handles pacing and retries automatically so imports stay reliable without manual tuning.

Do imported emails go through Gmail's spam filter?

Yes. Gmail treats imported emails like any other incoming mail, including spam filtering.

How long does setup take?

About 3 minutes. Connect Gmail, add your POP3 server, and start syncing.

Can I import to a specific Gmail label?

Yes. Choose any label during setup. Keep imports organized from day one.

What sync schedules are available?

Manual sync is available on all plans. Automatic schedules vary by plan, including hourly/every 6 hours/daily options, with as-fast-as-every-5-minutes on Business.

Is there a free trial?

Yes. The Solo plan includes a 7-day free trial to explore all features.

Can I cancel anytime?

Yes. No contracts, no cancellation fees. Your subscription stays active until the end of your billing period.

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From the creators of 33mail.com. Serving 500,000+ users since 2011.

Gmail Removed POP3 Fetching.
PopRelay Replaces It.

PopRelay pulls email from your POP3 servers and imports it to Gmail via API. No forwarding. No sender reputation damage. No per-email fees.

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POP3 server → PopRelay → Gmail API import. Your mail never touches a forwarding relay.

Write-only Gmail access: we import messages and manage labels. We cannot read or modify your inbox. AES-256-GCM encrypted credentials.

From the creators of 33mail.com

500,000+ users on 33mail.com

Millions of emails delivered monthly

Operating since 2011

No per-email fees

What Makes PopRelay Different

Pull-based architecture. Gmail API import. No forwarding.

Gmail API Import, Not Forwarding

PopRelay uses the Gmail API to import messages directly into your inbox. No SMTP forwarding relay that damages your sender reputation or triggers spam filters.

Write-Only Gmail Permissions

PopRelay requests gmail.insert and gmail.labels scopes only. It cannot read, search, modify, or delete your existing Gmail. Verify this yourself in your Google Account permissions.

AES-256-GCM Encrypted Credentials

POP3 passwords are encrypted at rest with AES-256-GCM using a separate encryption key. Not reversible without the key. OAuth for Gmail access.

Real-Time Sync Progress

Watch every import as it happens. PopRelay shows per-message progress, so you always know exactly where a sync stands.

No Per-Email Fees

No per-message charges on any plan. Gmail API rate limits are handled automatically with built-in pacing and retries.

Scheduled or Manual Sync

Sync as often as every 5 minutes on Business, or trigger manual imports anytime. Set a daily schedule with a specific UTC time for off-peak runs.

POP3 to Gmail in 3 Minutes

Get started in minutes with our simple three-step process.

Connect Gmail

One-click Google sign-in. We never see your password.

Add Your POP3 Server

Enter your server hostname, port, and credentials. Encrypted with AES-256-GCM before it hits our database.

Import Starts

PopRelay fetches from your POP3 server and imports to Gmail via API. Track progress in real time. Duplicates are skipped automatically.

Import speed depends on your POP3 server's response time and Gmail API rate limits. PopRelay handles pacing and retries automatically.

Simple, Transparent Pricing

No per-email fees. No hidden charges. Cancel anytime.

MonthlyYearly

Solo

Perfect for personal use.

$5/month

7-day free trial

1 POP3 server
No per-email fees
Hourly sync
Email support
Activity logs

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Gmail Removed POP3 Fetching.PopRelay Replaces It.