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Removal of unneeded Gmail folders after migration of the account to Thunderbird

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During the migration to Thunderbird Gmail imported several folders (e.g., Chat( that I do not want cluttering up my clean Thunderbird account. When I try to delete them I get a FAILURE message. Is there anything to be done?

During the migration to Thunderbird Gmail imported several folders (e.g., Chat( that I do not want cluttering up my clean Thunderbird account. When I try to delete them I get a FAILURE message. Is there anything to be done?

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What is the Server Type in Account Settings/Server Settings? Subscribe is only for IMAP accounts. POP only downloads the Inbox.

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sfhowes
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Right-click the account in the Folder Pane, Subscribe..., uncheck the unwanted folders.

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I don't see any option for "subscribe" when I right click on the account name in the folders pane.

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Gekose oplossing

What is the Server Type in Account Settings/Server Settings? Subscribe is only for IMAP accounts. POP only downloads the Inbox.