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My account migrated to a new server, so i had to create the same account again in Thunderbird, but i still cannot delete the old one - they appear together now.

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My account migrated to a new server, so i had to create the same account again in Thunderbird, but i still cannot delete the old one - they appear together now.

My account migrated to a new server, so i had to create the same account again in Thunderbird, but i still cannot delete the old one - they appear together now.

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If there are any emails inthe old account that you want to keep, move them into Local Fodlers first. Tools > Account Settings OR right click on mail account in fodler pane and select 'Settings'

Select the account you want to delete. click on 'Account Actions' Select 'Remove account' click on OK

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The question is: how do I delete the old now dysfunctional account?

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If there are any emails inthe old account that you want to keep, move them into Local Fodlers first. Tools > Account Settings OR right click on mail account in fodler pane and select 'Settings'

Select the account you want to delete. click on 'Account Actions' Select 'Remove account' click on OK

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Thank you so much! Followed your instructions and it worked out great!