*PLEASE READ: This functionality doesn't work in Thunderbird 115. However, we're working on native support for manually sorting ALL folders in Thunderbird, not just accounts. Stay tuned, and we apologize for the inconvenience.
It doesn't work for me on Ubuntu 22.04, version 115... No matter how I move the folders in the settings, it has no effect when I go back to the main account view
For some reason I can't re-arrange them. I can do that in Tools>Acc.Settings but it doesn't change the order in the main window. The order is the same as before, and it changes back in Acc.Settings. Is there an apply/save feature?
BONUS TIPS: 1) The keyboard shortcut for this command is ALT + ⬆/⬇ (OPTION + ⬆/⬇ on macOS. 2) Account Settings can also be accessed by the Spaces toolbar, App Menu, and Account Central.
how do you migrate folders you created in IMAP to OWL (same mail box)? I have both accounts visible and would like to merge my old IMAP folders with the OWL account, but IMAP has been decommissioned by the ISP (godaddy), so I only have "offline" IMAP folders.
Thanks Anthony. I miss it, but I don't think it's coming back any time soon. Thunderbird takes up the majority of my time now (definitely not a complaint), and my free time is largely spent NOT dealing with anything tech related.
Yes, that is in the works! In the meantime, maybe this help article will be useful: support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/moving-thunderbird-data-to-a-new-computer
fantastic, I thought when the Manually Sort Folders extension was deprecated that this functionality had disappeared forever, pleased to find this simple easy method
I used to use the "Manually sort folders" add-on to do the job before upgraded to 115. Have been waiting for the solution from Thunderbird. Very happy to find out it's been there already. Thank you very much.
Thank you so much! I came to TH-cam, hoping to find a possible solution on how to rearrange the order of my email accounts without having to delete them first. Thunderbird has always been my email client because it's the best and has only gotten better!
Thanks for this tip (and thanks for Thunderbird)! Previously, I used a plugin to do this but that has not been compatible with Thunderbird for some time. Now the ability is baked into Thunderbird where it should be.
but what if you have maaaaaaany accounts and just want to sort it alphabetically?... years ago there was an addon "manually sort folders" but its no more compatible for thunderbird 115.
I would like to be able to highlight specific words or phrases in my emails. I believe this feature currently needs an Add On to implement. Can you show me how?
Hi John, what's the package source? i.e. direct download, Snap, Flatpak. Also, have you tried asking about the problem in our Thunderbird support community? support.mozilla.org/en-US/products/thunderbird
@@thunderbirdproject wow, here I was being over the moon that this feature was added in 102 to learn it was possible all along 😂 thanks so much for all the work, Thunderbird has been an unmissable part of my life for years 💙 it's amazing to see the many developments in recent months.
Is the email kept on the local server (desktop)? If so what is the storage limit for the application? Currently using Outlook and constantly being badgered to increase storage on cloud server (which I won't do). Appreciate a response.
You're probably using an IMAP connection, and then the issue isn't the storage limit on your desktop. Why? Because IMAP synchronizes your emails between Thunderbird and the cloud storage. In other words: an email is only deleted from the cloud, when and if it's deleted in Thunderbird. So, you'll pretty much need the same amount of space on your desktop, as on your cloud storage. If you have more room on your desktop than in the cloud, you could consider switching from an IMAP-connection to a POP3-connection. Simply put: POP3 doesn't synchronize, but it downloads the emails to your desktop. Set the server settings in Thunderbird to either delete emails 1) immediately after downloading or 2) after a specific number of days after downloading - and you'll see your storage will magically free up and the badgering will cease 😉 The first option is fine if you use just one desktop/laptop/tablet/phone for that email address/account. The second might work if you use multiple devices frequently enough (!) for all of them to 'download' the emails before they're deleted from the cloud storage. Try using a large number of days at first, and slowly decrease this number until you're no longer being badgered. (And keep in mind you'll have to delete emails from multiple devices, since POP3 disregards the deletion of an email on a device. No syncing, but downloading, right?) Kind in mind: using POP3 (and auto-deletion of mails) is a great space saver for your cloud storage. BUT if you only have a desktop and something happens to it, you lose all your emails! Paying for extra storage isn't fun (as a Dutchman I understand 😉), but this storage normally serves as a backup as well. So, when making a choice, consider how much trouble you'd be in if all emails would be lost. (And if you do't want to pay AND can't lose your emails: how well-disciplined you'd be in making regular backups.) Small disclaimer: I am no techie, just a happy Thunderbird user. Since this video really helped me, I'd like to pay a bit back by helping you. So, I hope this helps!
@@jcarkesteijn I should have been more accurate in my writing. I had been using Outlook 2007 on my desktop (IMAP bidirectional synching). The Outlook pst file on the desktop filled. Archiving didn't help much. I then stopped using the Outlook 2007 on the desktop and switched to Outlook on the internet. Subsequent to that I continually approached the 15GB free storage in the cloud server. Started looking for an alternative. Found Thunderbird. Haven't started using Thunderbird yet but was curious if Thunderbird stored the data locally and could I then just delete all the email on the Outlook cloud server (assuming there is a way to use Thunderbird on the local desktop and perhaps configure it so the deletions made on the cloud storage would not synch and delete the emails on the local server in Thunderbird). Clear as mud???
How do I keep my email accounts and RSS feeds in sync between multiple computers? Not the emails themselves but for example if I change a password on my email account, I don't want to change it on all my devices manually.
For now a solution could be to synchronize the profile folder of Thunderbird. Which holds all your settings (and mails) - if you have some sort of cloud system or remote hard drive like a NAS you could also let your profile live there and direct every individual Thunderbird installation there.
@@utentegoogle7723 because not every situation requires them. Nor does every user. There are feature requests and bug reports going back years asking for exactly that. Stop thinking that everyone should use things like you. That is ignorance
*PLEASE READ: This functionality doesn't work in Thunderbird 115. However, we're working on native support for manually sorting ALL folders in Thunderbird, not just accounts. Stay tuned, and we apologize for the inconvenience.
Yes, it does. It works on my 115.11.1 (64-bit.)
@@deletemadog Not in Windows 11 it doesn't. Thanks.
@@garrychapple6418 I'm running Windows 11 Pro 23H2, and TB 115.11.1 (64-bit.)
It just works.
@@deletemadog 😀 Not for me it don't! Ha Ha. Tried everything just won't update, maybe folder permissions or something.
@@garrychapple6418 too bad :(
not working V102.10.1 - I change the order in settings, but not changing in folder view
It doesn't work for me on Ubuntu 22.04, version 115... No matter how I move the folders in the settings, it has no effect when I go back to the main account view
But why has this to be a video? Can't you just write on site that reaordering is possible, why do I have to go to all the TH-cam ha**le? Mann ey ...
For some reason I can't re-arrange them. I can do that in Tools>Acc.Settings but it doesn't change the order in the main window. The order is the same as before, and it changes back in Acc.Settings. Is there an apply/save feature?
Same. very buggy. doesn't work
Does not work. It does not save the changes.
Thunderbird is my favourite email program. Thanks for building it!
Thanks for using it!
Thunderbird getting better and better! Thanks for that!
Our pleasure!
BONUS TIPS:
1) The keyboard shortcut for this command is ALT + ⬆/⬇ (OPTION + ⬆/⬇ on macOS.
2) Account Settings can also be accessed by the Spaces toolbar, App Menu, and Account Central.
how do you migrate folders you created in IMAP to OWL (same mail box)? I have both accounts visible and would like to merge my old IMAP folders with the OWL account, but IMAP has been decommissioned by the ISP (godaddy), so I only have "offline" IMAP folders.
Not working... Windfows 10, in fact it seems that the accoutn orders are locked
@@sjl3137 same issue - not working in Windows 10 for me either. Oct 10 2023
doesnt work. you drag and drop in the order you want. close page. folder view does not change. so annoying
thanks mate, very helpfull!
Question not related to your thunderbird channel. Is Linux for everyone going to have a comeback? Its a great channel.
Thanks Anthony. I miss it, but I don't think it's coming back any time soon. Thunderbird takes up the majority of my time now (definitely not a complaint), and my free time is largely spent NOT dealing with anything tech related.
Will you do a tut on finding the profile folder in mac and transferring info to new computer
Yes, that is in the works! In the meantime, maybe this help article will be useful: support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/moving-thunderbird-data-to-a-new-computer
This still does not work in TB 115.11.1 on Windows 11 but works fine in Linux Mint? Solution yet anyone? Cheers.
fantastic, I thought when the Manually Sort Folders extension was deprecated that this functionality had disappeared forever, pleased to find this simple easy method
I used to use the "Manually sort folders" add-on to do the job before upgraded to 115. Have been waiting for the solution from Thunderbird. Very happy to find out it's been there already. Thank you very much.
Buddy, such an important tab and such a simple change, best regards and thank you for the tips, it took me 5 seconds, you are great.
Does not work with Thunderbird 115.3.2. Accounts are rearranged in the settings view, but not in the normal view.
Thank you so much! I came to TH-cam, hoping to find a possible solution on how to rearrange the order of my email accounts without having to delete them first. Thunderbird has always been my email client because it's the best and has only gotten better!
Thanks for this tip (and thanks for Thunderbird)! Previously, I used a plugin to do this but that has not been compatible with Thunderbird for some time. Now the ability is baked into Thunderbird where it should be.
Wow! Thanks. So simple, but doesn't seem to be on the TBird FAQs or maybe I couldn't find it.
Not working here in 115.11.1. Yes you can drag it to where you want but when you go back to your main page there is no change.
Don't worry about sorting folders, let us re-order accounts as a matter of urgency.
but what if you have maaaaaaany accounts and just want to sort it alphabetically?... years ago there was an addon "manually sort folders" but its no more compatible for thunderbird 115.
Doesn't work on Mac OS Thunderbird 78.14.0 but with upgrade to 91.13.1 it did, thanks.
I would like to be able to highlight specific words or phrases in my emails. I believe this feature currently needs an Add On to implement. Can you show me how?
and now for muting (shutting off notifications) for individual accounts rather than ALL
How about being able to group the subfolders like the old Manual Sort plug in?
Finally!
i would like to be able to hide some of my email accounts until i need to check them (i.e. postmaster, admin for websites)
Fantastic instructions. Thanks
Still working in 115.10.1 (64-bit) on Linux.
Switching from the awful new Outlook.
how to change the sequence of mail retrieval?
Great video. Is there a way to change the order of the Favorite Folders?
doesn't work for me on my MacBook Pro
Brillient many thanks
No problem, thanks for using Thunderbird!
Doesn't work. Won't drag. Why not?
It's about time you added this feature! 🙂
That simple, huh? Many thanks!
REALLY had to make a video just for that? Couldn't just... write a couple of paragraphs?
We try to reach people where they live. A LOT of people live on TH-cam, and a lot of people have appreciated this video.
This does not work anymore.
This has been bugging me for a while. Thanks for the tip. Now my 4 differant accounts are in the order I wanted. ❤
That's great to hear! We're glad this tip is helping you out.
Thank you!
You're welcome!
Easy, once you know how.
Very nice thank you!
Waited this for years
Great. Worked first time!
Doesn't work in ver 115.5.0 (64 bit) for Windows 10
Do you have any more information/screenshots so we can try and help you?
It cannot work on my debian with "thunderbird 1:102.1.2-1"
Hi John, what's the package source? i.e. direct download, Snap, Flatpak. Also, have you tried asking about the problem in our Thunderbird support community? support.mozilla.org/en-US/products/thunderbird
So easy now thanks 😄
Thank you 😁👍
This trick works from version 102, I suppose. It should therefore be specified. 😉
Hi there! It works from version 91 actually.
@@thunderbirdproject wow, here I was being over the moon that this feature was added in 102 to learn it was possible all along 😂 thanks so much for all the work, Thunderbird has been an unmissable part of my life for years 💙 it's amazing to see the many developments in recent months.
Thank you so much!
Is the email kept on the local server (desktop)? If so what is the storage limit for the application? Currently using Outlook and constantly being badgered to increase storage on cloud server (which I won't do).
Appreciate a response.
You're probably using an IMAP connection, and then the issue isn't the storage limit on your desktop. Why? Because IMAP synchronizes your emails between Thunderbird and the cloud storage. In other words: an email is only deleted from the cloud, when and if it's deleted in Thunderbird. So, you'll pretty much need the same amount of space on your desktop, as on your cloud storage.
If you have more room on your desktop than in the cloud, you could consider switching from an IMAP-connection to a POP3-connection. Simply put: POP3 doesn't synchronize, but it downloads the emails to your desktop. Set the server settings in Thunderbird to either delete emails 1) immediately after downloading or 2) after a specific number of days after downloading - and you'll see your storage will magically free up and the badgering will cease 😉
The first option is fine if you use just one desktop/laptop/tablet/phone for that email address/account. The second might work if you use multiple devices frequently enough (!) for all of them to 'download' the emails before they're deleted from the cloud storage. Try using a large number of days at first, and slowly decrease this number until you're no longer being badgered. (And keep in mind you'll have to delete emails from multiple devices, since POP3 disregards the deletion of an email on a device. No syncing, but downloading, right?)
Kind in mind: using POP3 (and auto-deletion of mails) is a great space saver for your cloud storage. BUT if you only have a desktop and something happens to it, you lose all your emails!
Paying for extra storage isn't fun (as a Dutchman I understand 😉), but this storage normally serves as a backup as well.
So, when making a choice, consider how much trouble you'd be in if all emails would be lost. (And if you do't want to pay AND can't lose your emails: how well-disciplined you'd be in making regular backups.)
Small disclaimer: I am no techie, just a happy Thunderbird user. Since this video really helped me, I'd like to pay a bit back by helping you. So, I hope this helps!
@@jcarkesteijn I should have been more accurate in my writing. I had been using Outlook 2007 on my desktop (IMAP bidirectional synching). The Outlook pst file on the desktop filled. Archiving didn't help much. I then stopped using the Outlook 2007 on the desktop and switched to Outlook on the internet. Subsequent to that I continually approached the 15GB free storage in the cloud server. Started looking for an alternative. Found Thunderbird. Haven't started using Thunderbird yet but was curious if Thunderbird stored the data locally and could I then just delete all the email on the Outlook cloud server (assuming there is a way to use Thunderbird on the local desktop and perhaps configure it so the deletions made on the cloud storage would not synch and delete the emails on the local server in Thunderbird).
Clear as mud???
So simple and yet so much needed. Thank for being the best email client!
Fantastic Help when you need it - Definitely worth another donation - Thank You !
Awesome! No more registry editing (I had no idea). Huge help!
Great stuff!
Thanks
i LOVE Thunderbird! i donated today!
Thanks, I love it. Keep up the good work.
Brilliant
Exactly what I wanted to know. Thanks!
Thanks. Exactly what I needed.
Thanks for this feature.
You're welcome!
Thank you that was easier than I thought it would be.
Our pleasure, thanks for letting us know it helped!
How do I keep my email accounts and RSS feeds in sync between multiple computers? Not the emails themselves but for example if I change a password on my email account, I don't want to change it on all my devices manually.
We're developing a solution for that using Firefox Sync. It will debut in Thunderbird 115.
@@thunderbirdproject that's awesome!
For now a solution could be to synchronize the profile folder of Thunderbird. Which holds all your settings (and mails) - if you have some sort of cloud system or remote hard drive like a NAS you could also let your profile live there and direct every individual Thunderbird installation there.
Remove the local folders.
no
No, no, no! Why?
@@utentegoogle7723 because not every situation requires them. Nor does every user. There are feature requests and bug reports going back years asking for exactly that. Stop thinking that everyone should use things like you. That is ignorance
@@roo79x Take your own advice then, "Stop thinking that everyone should use things like you." If you don't like Local Folders, don't use them.
Thank you so much for such a clear understandable video. I've been using 'you' for years and yep, I donate too:) Thanks for the excellent work.
Finally! I guess it's time to check the other features recently added!