11.16.05

Pop Email - Leave it on the Server

Posted in Email, Software, Windows at 12:40 pm by Keith

Most pop3 email clients (Outlook Express, Netscape Mail, etc.) are configured to move emails from the server to the client by default. This means that when you check your email the copy of the email on the server is copied to your computer, then deleted from the server. If you check your email from multiple locations this configuration is not ideal. You’ll end up with some emails in one location and others in your other location. Use the following steps to configure what is likely the most popular pop3 email client, Outlook Express, to leave your emails on the server; only moving a copy to your computer.

1. Open Outlook Express
2. Select Tools > Accounts.
3. Click on the Mail tab, highlight YourAccount and click on the Properties button.
4. Click on the Advanced tab.
5. In the Delivery section, select the checkbox to Leave a copy of messages on server.

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