5.1.3.1 IMAP Over SSL

You can accept the default (recommended) IMAP over SSL port number (993) or you can specify a different port for IMAP over SSL.

Messaging Server provides the option of using separate ports for IMAP and IMAP over SSL because most current IMAP clients require separate ports for them. Same-port communication with both IMAP and IMAP over SSL is an emerging standard; as long as your Messaging Server has an installed SSL certificate (see 23.5.1 Obtaining Certificates), it can support same-port IMAP over SSL.