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How can I read e-mails in other folders such as OLDINBOX, SPAMBOX etc?

In the following, as an example, accessing to OLDINBOX folders are defined. The other folders, such as SPAMBOX, can be accessed similarly.

"OLDINBOX.date" formatted folders,

  • If you are using Pine program on the main menu;

    L FOLDER LIST - Select a folder to view

    option enables you to select a folder and see your messages in that folder. Among these folders are OLDINBOX.date folders. Highlight the OLDINBOX folder that you want look at and key in Enter to see your e-mail.

  • If you are using Squirrelmail, first connect to your account, to access your OLDINBOX directory click on the Folders option at the top of the page, then choose the directory listed in the Unsubscribe/Subscribe section and click on the Subscribe button thus you can now access your directory.
  • If you are using Horde, first connect to your account then click on the Mail button then click on the Folders button and choose the OLDINBOX directory you want and look at your e-mail messages.
  • If you want to look at your e-mail in the OLDINBOX using Outlook Express program your protocol should be IMAP. After changing your account settings to IMAP you should set the OLDINBOX folders visible.

    In order to make the OLDINBOX folders visible;

    • You have to follow the menu path Tools | IMAP Folders .
    • On the window that opens, find the OLDINBOX folders and click the Visible option.
    • Clicking on the OK button, the OLDINBOX.date folders will be visible below the IMAP folders.
  • If you are using Thunderbird program to reach/read your e-mail in the OLDINBOX, your protocol setting should be IMAP. After changing your account settings to IMAP you should set the OLDINBOX folders visible.

    In order to make the OLDINBOX folders visible;

    • You should use the menu path File | Subscribe .
    • On the window that opens, find the OLDINBOX folders and tick them.
    • Clicking on the OK button, the OLDINBOX.date folders will be visible below the IMAP folders.