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Sync local inbox file to server

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gursdeepak
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I was using a web mail client and it deleted my inbox. I have a backup of Inbox and Inbox.msf file on my local computer and keep copying it into the correct folder, but every time I start Thunderbird, it syncs from the server down and deletes all the messages in my inbox file.

How do I tell it to sync the local messages back up to the server or is there a good/better way to do it?

I was using a web mail client and it deleted my inbox. I have a backup of Inbox and Inbox.msf file on my local computer and keep copying it into the correct folder, but every time I start Thunderbird, it syncs from the server down and deletes all the messages in my inbox file. How do I tell it to sync the local messages back up to the server or is there a good/better way to do it?

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IMAP syncs from the server. I suggest you restore that inbox to Local Folders and then COPY (not move) to the actual inbox

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david
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IMAP syncs from the server. I suggest you restore that inbox to Local Folders and then COPY (not move) to the actual inbox

gursdeepak
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Thanks, worked like a charm!

david
david
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I was glad to assist. you're most welcome.

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