diff --git a/scripts/measure_tls_and_logins.py b/scripts/measure_tls_and_logins.py
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+
+import time
+
+import imaplib
+
+NUM_CONNECTIONS=10
+
+conns = []
+
+start = time.time()
+for i in range(NUM_CONNECTIONS):
+    print(f"opening connection {i}")
+    conn = imaplib.IMAP4_SSL("c3.testrun.org")
+    conns.append(conn)
+
+tlsdone = time.time()
+duration = tlsdone-start
+print(f"{duration}: TLS connections opening TLS connections")
+
+for i, conn in enumerate(conns):
+    print(f"logging into connection {i}")
+    conn.login(f"measure{i}", "pass")
+
+logindone = time.time()
+duration = logindone - tlsdone
+print(f"{duration}: LOGINS done")