On IMAP in Outlook, how do I set it to automatically delete emails from the server like POP?

Question

On IMAP in Outlook, how do I set it to automatically delete emails from the server like POP? I wish to avoid having to waste time having to delete them manually from the server.

Answer 1

If you want to configure your email client to automatically delete emails from the server after a certain period, you can usually do so by setting up email retention or deletion policies.

Answer 2

If you want to set up a server-level email retention policy that automatically deletes emails from the server after a certain period, you will typically need to do this through your email service provider's web interface or admin console. The exact steps will depend on the email provider you are using (e.g., Gmail, Microsoft 365, Yahoo, etc.).