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faq:email:why-pop3-download-old-mails [2024/03/20 16:00] – 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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 To prevent this issue, it is advisable to opt for either one the following solutions: To prevent this issue, it is advisable to opt for either one the following solutions:
  
-=== 1. Switch to use IMAP instead of POP3 ===+==== 1. Switch to use IMAP instead of POP3 ====
 If you require access to your emails from multiple devices or locations, it's advisable to utilize IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) instead of POP3. Unlike POP3, which is primarily designed for single-device access, IMAP offers seamless synchronization across multiple devices, ensuring that changes made on one device are reflected across all others. \\  If you require access to your emails from multiple devices or locations, it's advisable to utilize IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) instead of POP3. Unlike POP3, which is primarily designed for single-device access, IMAP offers seamless synchronization across multiple devices, ensuring that changes made on one device are reflected across all others. \\ 
 See: [[faq:email:switch_pop3_to_imap_ms_outlook|How to 'switch' POP3 to IMAP in Microsoft Outlook]] See: [[faq:email:switch_pop3_to_imap_ms_outlook|How to 'switch' POP3 to IMAP in Microsoft Outlook]]
  
-=== 2. Change the number of days the emails are kept on server to a shorter period ===+==== 2. Change the number of days the emails are kept on server to a shorter period ====
 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]]
  
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