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How do I delete email on my email server?

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I am having problems with my server email not being emptied when I download my email with Thunderbird.

I am having problems with my server email not being emptied when I download my email with Thunderbird.

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There is a setting in Thunderbird Account Settings > Server Settings in an account to leave messages on server. Make sure that box is unchecked.

What has this got to do with Firefox? This is a Firefox forum.

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Make sure your syncing Thunderbird with email server, once you delete your email in thunderbird it deletes from email server also.

Are you using POP3 or IMAP?

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Yes, I am using POP3. I'm wondering if there is a setting I'm missing that tells my server to erase the email there, once sent.

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Right click on your email accout(at the left painel), click on settings near the bottom you will see an option Leave messages on server check the second option below, Until i delete or move them from inbox

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Chosen Solution

There is a setting in Thunderbird Account Settings > Server Settings in an account to leave messages on server. Make sure that box is unchecked.

What has this got to do with Firefox? This is a Firefox forum.

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Thanks! I'm sure this will fix the problem! ;)

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In case anybody sees this thread, this has actually been the official forum for Thunderbird support also ever since February 21.

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I have this problem too. I am IMAP. I don't see the setting to remove email from email server when i go into settings.