Keeping Track of Your Sent Emails in Thunderbird
Ever wonder where your sent emails go in Thunderbird? Or maybe you want to ensure they’re saved on your email server instead of just locally on your computer. Here’s how to find and configure your Sent email folder:
Locating the Sent Folder:
By default, Thunderbird automatically creates a “Sent” folder for each email account you add. You can find your Sent emails listed under the account name in the folder pane on the left side of the Thunderbird window.
Ensuring Server-Side Storage:
While Thunderbird creates a Sent folder locally, you can choose to save copies of your sent emails on your email server as well. This ensures you can access them from any device connected to your account.
Configuring Server-Side Storage:
- Open Account Settings: Click on the Tools menu at the top and select Account Settings.
- Choose Your Email Account: Select the email account for which you want to manage the Sent folder.
- Access Server Settings: Click on Copies & Folders (or similar wording depending on your Thunderbird version).
- Set the Sent Folder Location: Look for the option labeled “Place a copy in” or similar. Choose the option that designates your email server’s Sent folder (e.g., “Sent” on the server).
Benefits of Server-Side Storage:
- Accessibility: Access your sent emails from any device connected to your email account.
- Backup: Provides an additional backup of your sent emails in case of local data loss.
By configuring server-side storage for your Sent folder, you’ll have a centralized location to view and manage all your sent emails, regardless of the device you’re using.