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What does IMAP folders mean in Outlook?
IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) Folders can be created on the server to better manage the messages. The folders then sync across all devices used to check your email. Sent messages are also saved in the sent folder, allowing you to view sent emails from any computer or device.
How do I show IMAP folders in Outlook?
To get the folders to display in Outlook right click on the IMAP account in folder view > Choose IMAP Folders > Click on Query > on the ALL tab it will list all the folders on the mailserver. Click on Subscribed tab, this tab list all the folders you are subscribed to and see in Outlook.
Does IMAP leave a copy on the server?
re: The IMAP machines will erase downloaded messages from the server. if you want to keep a copy on your computer but delete off server, then synchronise the folder to get a copy, then go offline and then move the email into Local folders, which stores email on the computer and is not connected to the IMAP server.
Are there subfolders in my IMAP mail account?
If still no, please tell us some info: Right Click on imap mail account name in the Folder Pane and select : ‘Settings’ Select: ‘Server Settings’ for the imap mail account Click on ‘Advanced’ button Is this selected: ‘Server supports folders that contain sub-folders and messages’
Why do I have subfolders in my inbox?
In my own email, I use a subfolder outside of InBox called Mail and have subfolders under that for sorting and rules to auto move them to the appropriate folder – I also use the Favorites bar to list the most used ones so I can drag and drop – helps keep the clutter down in the InBox.
Why are my mail folders not showing under inbox?
For anyone looking for the same solution: you have to go under Advanced IMAP settings and remove IMAP path prefix. All folders are then shown under Inbox. Mail has never supported that, though it would display that way if you configured it on the IMAP server.
Is there a way to control folders for IMAP?
Logon to your webmail account via a browser to see if there is a means of controlling folders for imap. If still no, please tell us some info: Right Click on imap mail account name in the Folder Pane and select : ‘Settings’ Select: ‘Server Settings’ for the imap mail account Click on ‘Advanced’ button