This site will have limited functionality while we undergo maintenance to improve your experience. If an article doesn't solve your issue and you want to ask a question, we have our support community waiting to help you at @FirefoxSupport on Twitter and/r/firefox on Reddit.

Avatar for Username

Search Support

Avoid support scams. We will never ask you to call or text a phone number or share personal information. Please report suspicious activity using the “Report Abuse” option.

Learn More

This thread was archived. Please ask a new question if you need help.

What is occurring when an IMAP Mail Server setting is set to Clean up ("Expunge") Inbox on Exit?

MikeWH
MikeWH
more options

Before I check this option I want to make sure what is happening. I would like to leave messages in the inbox until I either move them to an online folder, local folder, or delete them. There are times I will close Thunderbird or exit an email account before I have gone through all of the email in the inbox.

Before I check this option I want to make sure what is happening. I would like to leave messages in the inbox until I either move them to an online folder, local folder, or delete them. There are times I will close Thunderbird or exit an email account before I have gone through all of the email in the inbox.

All Replies (1)

user01229325
user01229325
more options

This article explains the process.

http://kb.mozillazine.org/Deleting_messages_in_IMAP_accounts