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Mac mail problems IMAP account incoming & outgoing

I am having problems with both incoming and outgoing mail on my mac IMAP account, which has been fine for several years and now a problem.

I checked all my settings and they are fine.

Is my last resort to delete the IMAP account I have on my mac and then set it up from scratch?

IF I do this, will I loose all of my mail and folder set up saved to my mac mail account today?


Thanks all for any suggestions or feedback..

Posted on Jun 17, 2019 7:36 AM

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Posted on Jun 19, 2019 8:28 AM

You are welcome. When you export the mailbox, you get to choose the location. I suggest the Desktop to make them easy to access. I think the saved folders will be set up the same, but I can't test to tell you yes with 100% certainty. Either the backup or the export will work. The Desktop is normally easier to access.

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Jun 19, 2019 8:28 AM in response to Nella4apple

You are welcome. When you export the mailbox, you get to choose the location. I suggest the Desktop to make them easy to access. I think the saved folders will be set up the same, but I can't test to tell you yes with 100% certainty. Either the backup or the export will work. The Desktop is normally easier to access.

Mac mail problems IMAP account incoming & outgoing

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