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If I delete an IMAP defined account, will it's associated local folder also be deleted?

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Hi folks, as title states - If I delete an IMAP defined account, will it's associated local folder also be deleted?

Currently I'm getting mixed answers on this when searching more broadly online.

I'm betting this is the definitive place to ask this question :)

Thanks any assistance in advance.

Hi folks, as title states - If I delete an IMAP defined account, will it's associated local folder also be deleted? Currently I'm getting mixed answers on this when searching more broadly online. I'm betting this is the definitive place to ask this question :) Thanks any assistance in advance.

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Ed
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> will it's associated local folder also be deleted?

100% sure they are not supposed to be deleted. But just to be safe because stuff happens, make a copy of your local folders before deleting the account.