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I want to delete messages from the server when they are downloaded. I want to keep and manage them locally. How can I do this without synchronization?

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I am using gmail and want to delete a message on their server when I download it.

I am using gmail and want to delete a message on their server when I download it.

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Since you mention download and synchronization you should probably learn how IMAP email works. https://askleo.com/what_is_imap_and_how_can_it_help_me_manage_my_email/

To keep local copies and delete from the server you have to move a copy of the message to a folder under the Local Folder account before deleting from the server.