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:
- Go to Tools, Account Settings in Outlook 2007; File, Account settings in Outlook 2010 and Outlook 2013
- 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
Published January 20, 2011. Last updated on May 5, 2017.