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how do i get thunderbird to remove mail from server

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When Thunderbird gets mail from the server I want it removed from the server. How do I do this?

When Thunderbird gets mail from the server I want it removed from the server. How do I do this?

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From the Menu Bar select Tools-Account Settings-Server Settings

Check the boxes that work for you.

No menu bar showing? press the alt key.

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Are you using POP or IMAP email?

Chosen Solution

From the Menu Bar select Tools-Account Settings-Server Settings

Check the boxes that work for you.

No menu bar showing? press the alt key.

Thank You solved. Now another question. I can't change the font colour for some reason. Just stays black when I try to change it.

I am using IMAP, and I cannot find any box to check that removes mail from the server after I've downloaded it. Can someone help me? Which box should I check and where is it?

IMAP is server based and that is not an option. You might want to Google POP vs IMAP and learn the difference.

Thanks again, Airmail!