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faq:email:why-pop3-download-old-mails [2024/03/20 16:12] vikkifaq:email:why-pop3-download-old-mails [2024/04/04 15:40] (current) – [2. Change the number of days the emails are kept on server to a shorter period] vikki
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 If you prefer to stick with POP3 access, we advise keeping the duration for which emails are stored on the server relatively short, such as less than 7 days. By doing so, you can enhance the efficiency of your daily email download sessions. This practice ensures that only recent emails are fetched during each session, minimizing the time and resources required for synchronization.\\  If you prefer to stick with POP3 access, we advise keeping the duration for which emails are stored on the server relatively short, such as less than 7 days. By doing so, you can enhance the efficiency of your daily email download sessions. This practice ensures that only recent emails are fetched during each session, minimizing the time and resources required for synchronization.\\ 
 See: [[faq:email:ms_outlook_pop3_configuring_leave_msg_on_server|Ms Outlook (POP3): Configuring How Much Days Emails are Kept on Server]] See: [[faq:email:ms_outlook_pop3_configuring_leave_msg_on_server|Ms Outlook (POP3): Configuring How Much Days Emails are Kept on Server]]
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 +==== 3. Move all downloaded emails from the Inbox folder to the Read folder in webmail/server ====
 +To prevent old emails from being redownloaded again, you can move them from the Inbox folder to another folder (e.g. Read folder) on the [[https://lookafter.com/login|webmail]]. \\
 +See: [[faq:email:how_to_move_emails_to_personal_folder_or_other_mailbox|How to move emails to other folders on webmail]]
  
faq/email/why-pop3-download-old-mails.txt · Last modified: 2024/04/04 15:40 by vikki