# Sending Messages

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Since Mailgun does not host mailboxes, our service does not use the POP or IMAP protocols.

## How to Start Sending Messages

There are two ways to send messages using Mailgun that work great to support the same feature set.

- HTTP API
- SMTP


Choose the one you'd like to use based on your preferences and requirements.

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