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when I delete email in thunderbird, does it delete same email in host server?

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marksanr
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When I delete an email in thunderbird, I want it to also be deleted in host server (centurylink)(q.com). How do I set this option up? Thanks.

When I delete an email in thunderbird, I want it to also be deleted in host server (centurylink)(q.com). How do I set this option up? Thanks.

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christ1
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You'd need IMAP for this to work. What is your account type - POP or IMAP?

marksanr
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my q.com mail server is POP

christ1
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With POP messages are removed from the server upon opening the message. If this isn't the case for you uncheck the option to leave messages on the server.