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How can I download e-mails in subfolders from yahoo mail to Thunderbird?

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I am using Thunderbird 31.3.0. Is there a way to download e-mails in subfolders from yahoo mail, not just from the inbox?

I am using Thunderbird 31.3.0. Is there a way to download e-mails in subfolders from yahoo mail, not just from the inbox?

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IMAP mail downloads all folders POP downloads the inbox only.

Thunderbird supports both IMAP and POP, so does Yahoo.

So you need to add your account again as IMAP.

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Matt
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IMAP mail downloads all folders POP downloads the inbox only.

Thunderbird supports both IMAP and POP, so does Yahoo.

So you need to add your account again as IMAP.

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Thanks, Matt! For those looking for the yahoo mail IMAP settings, you can find them here: https://help.yahoo.com/kb/mobile-mail/imap-server-settings-sln4075.html

POP server settings are here: https://sg.help.yahoo.com/kb/mail-for-desktop/pop-server-settings-sln4724.html

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I did not list the settings as Thunderbird knows both sets of settings. It is just a matter of selecting the type of service you want, IMAP or POP. Thunderbird can do the rest.

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I didn't see that option. I manually reset the email account because it was already set up as POP.