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--- internet:mail:imap_folders_sharing [2013/06/14 16:04]
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+++ internet:mail:imap_folders_sharing [2016/08/22 17:16] (current)
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-====== Issues When Using Multiple Clients ======
+====== Issues When Using Multiple E-Mail Clients ======
 See also **[[internet:mail:pop_vs_imap|POP vs. IMAP or Why I Use IMAP]]**
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 In Thunderbird, to add a particular folder to the list of folders checked for new mail, you can:
-Right-click on a folder (such as Trash or Sent) -> Properties -> Select 'When getting new messages, include this folder
+**Right-click on a folder (such as Trash or Sent) -> Properties -> Select 'When getting new messages, include this folder**
 ==== All Folders ====
-To get Thunderbird to check all folders for new messages, you can easily install a simple, free add-on called "Folder Check".
+To get Thunderbird to check all folders for new messages, you can make a configuration change to check all folders for new messages, but there are performance impacts.
-https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/thunderbird/addon/4936
+:!: Changing this setting to TRUE can negatively affect Thunderbird performance.  This option may not be a good fit for users with large mail stores, a slow Internet connection or a slow PC.
+**Tools -> Options -> Advanced -> Config Editor (button) -> mail.check_all_imap_folders_for_new -> TRUE**
+To set Thunderbird to check for new messages in all of your IMAP folders:
+  - In Thunderbird, choose Tools -> Options
+  - In the Advanced tab, click Config Editor
+  - Search for the preference mail.check_all_imap_folders_for_new
+  - Set the preference to TRUE
+    * Double-click on the settings to toggle the value between TRUE and FALSE
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