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Add microsoft outlook Why do Gmail IMAP servers seem out of sync with webmail servers?

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If you can take a look at your mail server settings specifically the IMAP and SMTP. Make a note of the values and delete an overwrite them also check your passwords for both SMTP and IMAP. Make sure they are the same if you can’t see them look at the number of stars or dots.
Why IMAP Folder is Not Properly Syncing?
Meanwhile, the "connecting" or "Checking for mail..." just stays on the bottom status bar of the mail app. I deleted the Apple Mail [FixTechGuide login issue guide](https://campusbiasharaclub.com/read-blog/873_how-to-fix-outlook-syncing-issues.html) app from the phone, reinstalled from the App Store. So only wait when some "smarties" from apple IT solve problem in app ... Apple programmers use no CD/CI - simple sometimes update by "sales-manager requests", and without any critical-bug-checks ... Full cleanup of ALL accounts is not a solution(and re-add even helps not).
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I work in a small company and for the past 2 weeks we've been having issues with customer support Outlook account. The account is used as IMAP in all customer support clients, every time you set up the mail in anyones computer [Exchange connectivity diagnostic](https://youslade.com/read-blog/293951_tech-help-amp-troubleshooting-guides.html) it just sync 30-50GB ost files... And because of the size, this is making the mail simply stop working after one day of normal use, forcing the users to end outlook process to make the mail sync again properly... But only when you close/open the mail again.
IMAP folder sync issue in the new Outlook (moved emails not syncing to webmail)
These methods help you in the synchronization process. If this does not work, you can contact your email provider. After that, it is also important to secure your IMAP folder to prevent this issue from happening in the future. So, properly follow the above steps and backup your data from IMAP folders. When you right-click one of the folders that doesn't show new mail unless you select it, Properties, is the box 'When getting new messages... It's usually not checked by default for IMAP to minimize network traffic.
See the attached picture for the Properties window for a user-created folder.If you can, turn off IMAP, require 2FA, and use the native outlook client.I also posted on the Gmail subreddit about a year ago.I also noticed that some IMAP settings — like the root folder path (e.g. "INBOX") — are not available in the new Outlook, which makes troubleshooting more difficult.I would suggest that frequent changes to folder contents on multiple devices will make it go wrong.I’ve never heard of setting a path before for email, so apologies if this is a simple solution to those who come across this in the future.Simply enter your email address OR username in order to reset your password.
My accounts in Mail app stopped to sync post update
When you are dealing with any problem, it is important to understand the reasons behind the issues. Below are some causes that contribute to the problem. There are various variables at play here however, generally speaking, Outlook performs best when operating as a front end for Microsoft Exchange and Gmail when accessed via a web browser. I’ve never heard of setting a path before for email, so apologies if this is a simple solution to those who come across this in the future. If [diagnose Office activation Conflicts](https://sensualmarketplace.com/read-blog/44676_outlook-sync-errors-with-office-365-software-amp-applications.html) you can, turn off IMAP, require 2FA, and use the native outlook client. Hate to be a Debbie Downer, but why are you using IMAP?
Wonder if the vpn is causing an issue. Perhaps something in TB needs to be tweaked. I have no firewall monitors running during the day that would interfere just the vpn. I have several email accounts / IMAP set-up. So looking at my tree of email accounts one inbox might have 10 mail total and 3 unread form earlier.