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Sync two computers running Thunderbird using same emails (imap) so thay are both same in send & received emails.

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clivef
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If I install Thunderbird on my laptop and also on my desktop, can I have the exact same emails on both (synced). My email accounts all use imap. So if sending on one both computers will show the same details. Thanks in advance to anyone that can help.

If I install Thunderbird on my laptop and also on my desktop, can I have the exact same emails on both (synced). My email accounts all use imap. So if sending on one both computers will show the same details. Thanks in advance to anyone that can help.

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christ1
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can I have the exact same emails on both (synced). My email accounts all use imap.

Yes, this is how IMAP works.

clivef
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That's great, thanks for reply.

christ1
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If your problem has been fixed, can you mark the topic as 'Solved' please? Thank you.