IMAP folder sync issue

robgr · 28 Feb 2021

I've been suffering with what I now believe are IMAP folder sync issues for years
When I have to re-add my email accounts (rebuild, migration etc.) it manifests by missing folders/emails
I've established that if I move a folder then it's not likely to sync
It appears correct in Outlook365 but can't be seen in webmail or IMAP folders
Executing 'Update folder list' or send/receive doesn't help at all
If I create the folder in Outlook and copy the emails then it appears to sync correctly
Is it me or has Outlook always been shite with IMAP folders?
I can copy from a PST file but's it's laborious and I don't know straightway what's missing
Until, if ever, this is fixed it's a PITA to keep checking IMAP folders is updated correctly
Any comments would be welcome!

sygnus21 · 28 Feb 2021

It's really hard to know exactly what you want so check my posts below....

POP, IMAP, and STMP settings; however you need to use the settings your email provider requires.
See posts 4 and 6 here - Moving everything in Outlook 365 to a new computer
Setup email accounts manually (post #2) - How do you change server/port setting in Outlook 365?. Remember, you need to use the server settings of the email provider.

Sorry for all the links but it's easier then re-writing it here and posting all the images again. Let me know if you have more questions or I can be of further help (of if I helped at all).