This article
Synchronize IMAP folders for new accounts in Apple Mail
describes how to synchronize IMAP folders after you set up a new
account in Apple Mail.
Because Apple Mail does not automatically synchronize
IMAP folders, you must complete this process manually through folder mapping.
Important: If you have use your IMAP account in Apple Mail and have folder synchronization issues, contact Rackspace support.
Prerequisites
Applies to: User
Difficulty: Easy
Time needed: 10 minutes
Tools required: Access to Apple Mail IMAP account
Map IMAP folders in Sierra Apple Mail
Perform the following steps to map IMAP folders:
- Within the Mail app, select Mail > Preferences.
- Select the Accounts tab at the top of the window and select your
IMAP email account in the left pane. - Select the Mailbox Behaviors tab.
- Click the Sent Mailbox menu and select the Sent folder listed under your email (not the folder listed under On My Mac).
- Click the Junk Mailbox menu and select the Spam folder listed under your email (not the folder listed under On My Mac).
- Click the Trash Mailbox menu and select the Trash folder listed under your email (not the folder listed under On My Mac).
- Test the functionality of each of these folders to ensure that the mapping was successful.
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