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How to configure Outlook to leave mail on the server

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.

In Outlook 2007 and Outlook 2010/2013:

  1. Go to Tools, Account Settings in Outlook 2007;  File, Account settings in Outlook 2010 and Outlook 2013
  2. Select the Email account, click Change (or double-click on the email account)
  3. Click More Settings
  4. Go to the Advanced tab – leave on server settings are in the lower section
    Leave mail on server settings

In Outlook 2003 and older:

  1. Tools, Email Accounts
  2. Select View or Change Existing Accounts
  3. Select the Email account, click Change
  4. Click More Settings
  5. Advanced tab – lower section

Tutorial: Leave mail on server in Outlook 2003 and older

Published January 20, 2011. Last updated on May 5, 2017.

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