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>Then force Thunderbird to fully download all of my mail and then push it all back up. I didn't know it's possible to upload mail (without actually sending it)
by ComodoHacker 6y ago
>Then force Thunderbird to fully download all of my mail and then push it all back up.
I didn't know it's possible to upload mail (without actually sending it) with IMAP.
Do hosted providers allow that? Looks like it's additional cost with no benefit if you don't data-mine email.
- def8cefe 6y agoYes, they do allow it. That's normally how you migrate mailboxes as an individual. Most providers have storage limits so it's not really subject to abuse.
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- geekgonecrazy 6y agoSo far I haven’t seen any limitations by providers. I can see potentially rate limiting. But I’ve done this before even helping move client emails via outlook to another provider. The client just happily syncs any email you toss in
- lucb1e 6y agoThis is how drafts work, so yes, this is very commonly supported. Some people also implemented 'cloud storage' over IMAP to (ab)use the free storage that comes with gmail/hotmail/ISP/etc.
- GoblinSlayer 6y agoYep, IMAP is a pretty stupid organizer. Some servers also support a feature: when you upload a message into outbox folder, the server picks it up and sends to the specified recipients.