A method, executed in a messaging server handles electronic messages for a user, handles electronic state messages for at least one terminal, and delivers electronic state messages to at least one terminal. A state change is identified in or at the messaging server, the state change relating to at least one electronic message associated with the user, the at least one electronic message containing a destination identity associated with the user. A terminal address associated with the at least one terminal used by the user is retrieved based on the destination identity associated with the user. An electronic state message is delivered to the at least one terminal using the terminal address as destination address.