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Thunderbird (macOS) - unify pop3 and imap accounts

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Hello there,

I am using Thunderbird 128.11.1esr on macOS Ventura 13.7.6 (OCLP) and would like to have all my accounts displayed in one unified inbox:

https://assets-prod.sumo.prod.webservices.mozgcp.net/media/uploads/images/2025-06-16-23-42-32-0314df.png

In the past all my accounts relied on pop3, but now of them changed to imap only, which now shows up like this:

https://assets-prod.sumo.prod.webservices.mozgcp.net/media/uploads/images/2025-06-16-23-43-14-1d6721.png

Is there a way for me to have just one inbox folder? I set it up like this ages ago but can't recall which steps need to be taken to receive the desired view.

If I choose View > Folders > Unified folders I get this:

https://assets-prod.sumo.prod.webservices.mozgcp.net/media/uploads/images/2025-06-16-23-45-37-4f8cd1.png

Thanks in advance!

Hello there, I am using Thunderbird 128.11.1esr on macOS Ventura 13.7.6 (OCLP) and would like to have all my accounts displayed in one unified inbox: https://assets-prod.sumo.prod.webservices.mozgcp.net/media/uploads/images/2025-06-16-23-42-32-0314df.png In the past all my accounts relied on pop3, but now of them changed to imap only, which now shows up like this: https://assets-prod.sumo.prod.webservices.mozgcp.net/media/uploads/images/2025-06-16-23-43-14-1d6721.png Is there a way for me to have just one inbox folder? I set it up like this ages ago but can't recall which steps need to be taken to receive the desired view. If I choose View > Folders > Unified folders I get this: https://assets-prod.sumo.prod.webservices.mozgcp.net/media/uploads/images/2025-06-16-23-45-37-4f8cd1.png Thanks in advance!
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ronfouchier said

In the past all my accounts relied on pop3, but now of them changed to imap only, which now shows up like this: Is there a way for me to have just one inbox folder? If I choose View > Folders > Unified folders I get this:

You had used the "Global Inbox (Local Folders)" for your POP accounts before. This feature only works with POP accounts, not with IMAP accounts. To unify your IMAP accounts your only choice is "Unified Folders". This feature unifies ALL folders, not only the Inbox folders

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ronfouchier said

In the past all my accounts relied on pop3, but now of them changed to imap only, which now shows up like this: Is there a way for me to have just one inbox folder? If I choose View > Folders > Unified folders I get this:

You had used the "Global Inbox (Local Folders)" for your POP accounts before. This feature only works with POP accounts, not with IMAP accounts. To unify your IMAP accounts your only choice is "Unified Folders". This feature unifies ALL folders, not only the Inbox folders

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Perfect, thank you very much @mapenzi :).

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