Many users would like to leave their e-mail on the server so they can download it from other computers or read mail using their provider’s web interface.
This setting is found only in POP3 accounts – IMAP always leaves mail on the server, as does Exchange Server (assuming you are not using a PST as the delivery location) and the Outlook Connector for Hotmail/MSN.
Leave mail on server settings
In Outlook 2007 and Outlook 2010:
- Go to Tools, Account Settings in Outlook 2007; File, Account settings in Outlook 2010
- Select the Email account, click Change (or double-click on the email account)
- Click More Settings
- Go to the Advanced tab – leave on server settings are in the lower section
In Outlook 2003 and older:
- Tools, Email Accounts
- Select View or Change Existing Accounts
- Select the Email account, click Change
- Click More Settings
- Advanced tab – lower section
Tutorial: Leave mail on server in Outlook 2003 and older
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OMG this worked. Thank you. :-)
This did not help at all. when I follow the directions here in the advanced settings all it has is my name and password.
I am tring to remove Email from hotmail using Outlook 2010.
This tip is for POP3 accounts only. When you use the Outlook Connector, Hotmail is treated as a server-based and mail syncs to Outlook.
If you want the mail deleted, you need to configure a POP3 account instead. Instructions are here http://www.outlook-tips.net/2011/1750/configuring-hotmail-accounts/ if you need them.