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Thunderbird 52.2.1 will not allow new or subfolders folders to be created in imap email account. it did before with no problem but for some reason ---- not now

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Airdog
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When i need to create a new subfolder in the inbox of my imap emaill account, can create the folder in the dropdown menu but nothing shows under the inbox folder?? I have tried everything i can find on the net -- but to no avail. your kind assistance is highly appreciated.

When i need to create a new subfolder in the inbox of my imap emaill account, can create the folder in the dropdown menu but nothing shows under the inbox folder?? I have tried everything i can find on the net -- but to no avail. your kind assistance is highly appreciated.

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Your email provider may limit the no. of hierarchy levels you're allowed to create on the server. Talk to your email provider.