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How can I synch my folders

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raygrimm
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My existing email accounts all have subfolders for each client. The subfolders are created on my main PC. When I open these accounts in Thunderbird none of the subfolders appear. Is there a way to make this happen?

My existing email accounts all have subfolders for each client. The subfolders are created on my main PC. When I open these accounts in Thunderbird none of the subfolders appear. Is there a way to make this happen?

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If you use IMAP mail all folders and mail will synchronise to the server. If you use POP mail accounts only the inbox content is downloaded.

Ipso facto Use IMAP.

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Matt
Matt
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If you use IMAP mail all folders and mail will synchronise to the server. If you use POP mail accounts only the inbox content is downloaded.

Ipso facto Use IMAP.

Amuletter
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I too have the same problem, which I had thought was as a result of an incomplete installation of somewhat when I recently started using Thunderbird, and I am using IMAP.

The issue went away, but now it has come back.

How do I get to see the 'Draft' and 'Deleted' folders that are not displayed on one of my 3 accounts - even if View:Folders:All is selected?