{"id":11549,"date":"2025-06-06T09:45:09","date_gmt":"2025-06-06T09:45:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/?p=11549"},"modified":"2025-06-06T09:45:11","modified_gmt":"2025-06-06T09:45:11","slug":"imap-folders-not-showing-in-outlook","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/imap-folders-not-showing-in-outlook\/","title":{"rendered":"IMAP Folders Not Showing in Outlook 2016\/2019\/365 &#8211; Fix Now"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<div class=\"kk-star-ratings kksr-auto kksr-align-left kksr-valign-top\"\n    data-payload='{&quot;align&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;11549&quot;,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;default&quot;,&quot;valign&quot;:&quot;top&quot;,&quot;ignore&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;reference&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;class&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;count&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;legendonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;readonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;score&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;starsonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;best&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;gap&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;greet&quot;:&quot;Rate this post&quot;,&quot;legend&quot;:&quot;5\\\/5 - (1 vote)&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;24&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;IMAP Folders Not Showing in Outlook 2016\\\/2019\\\/365 - Fix Now&quot;,&quot;width&quot;:&quot;142.5&quot;,&quot;_legend&quot;:&quot;{score}\\\/{best} - ({count} {votes})&quot;,&quot;font_factor&quot;:&quot;1.25&quot;}'>\n            \n<div class=\"kksr-stars\">\n    \n<div class=\"kksr-stars-inactive\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"1\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"2\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"3\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"4\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"5\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n<div class=\"kksr-stars-active\" style=\"width: 142.5px;\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                \n\n<div class=\"kksr-legend\" style=\"font-size: 19.2px;\">\n            5\/5 - (1 vote)    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<p>After setting up a Gmail or Yahoo account in Outlook using IMAP, the user observes that only the inbox is visible. Other folders, such as Sent Mail, Drafts, etc., and IMAP folders not showing in Outlook. Various factors might be causing this issue. Therefore, to correct this problem, read this blog carefully. This blog will explain manual solutions and a trusted <strong>Cigati <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/imap-mail-backup\/\">IMAP Backup Tool<\/a><\/strong>, ensuring a quick email backup and migration.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"row justify-content-center mac-win-tab mt-3 mb-5\">\n<div class=\"col-md-6\">\n<ul id=\"myTab\" class=\"nav nav-tabs justify-content-center\" role=\"tablist\">\n<li class=\"nav-item\" role=\"presentation\"><button id=\"home-tab\" class=\"nav-link bg-transparent px-4 active\" role=\"tab\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tab\" data-target=\"#home\" aria-controls=\"home\" aria-selected=\"true\"><i class=\"icon-windows\"><\/i> Windows<\/button><\/li>\n<li class=\"nav-item\" role=\"presentation\"><button id=\"profile-tab\" class=\"nav-link bg-transparent px-4\" role=\"tab\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tab\" data-target=\"#profile\" aria-controls=\"profile\" aria-selected=\"false\"><i class=\"icon-apple\"><\/i>Mac<\/button><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"myTabContent\" class=\"tab-content\">\n<div id=\"home\" class=\"tab-pane fade active show\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"home-tab\"><span class=\"block_btn\"><a class=\"primary-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/demo-version\/Cigati-IMAP-Backup-win.exe\"><i class=\"icon-windows\"><\/i> Download Now<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<a class=\"secondary-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/imap-mail-backup\/purchase-now.php\"><i class=\"icon-basket\"><\/i> Purchase Now<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"profile\" class=\"tab-pane fade\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"profile-tab\"><span class=\"block_btn\"><a class=\"primary-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/demo-version\/Cigati-imap-backup-for-mac.dmg\"><i class=\"icon-apple\"><\/i> Download Now<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<a class=\"secondary-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/mac\/imap-backup\/purchase-now.php\"><i class=\"icon-basket\"><\/i> Purchase Now<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>IMAP <\/strong>stands for <strong>Internet Message Access Protocol. <\/strong>This protocol enables email clients to access and manipulate email messages on the server. Users can also access their emails from different devices.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Microsoft Outlook<\/strong> is an email application that helps users check their emails, keep track of their calendar events, etc. It supports multiple email protocols such as IMAP, POP3, and Exchange.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/imap-folders-not-showing-in-outlook\/#Possible_Causes_Behind_Outlook_IMAP_Folders_Not_Showing\" >Possible Causes Behind Outlook IMAP Folders Not Showing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/imap-folders-not-showing-in-outlook\/#Reliable_Ways_to_Resolve_IMAP_Folders_Not_Showing_in_Outlook\" >Reliable Ways to Resolve IMAP Folders Not Showing in Outlook<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/imap-folders-not-showing-in-outlook\/#Subscribe_to_IMAP_Folders_Manually\" >Subscribe to IMAP Folders Manually<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/imap-folders-not-showing-in-outlook\/#Set_the_Correct_Root_Folder_Path\" >Set the Correct Root Folder Path<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/imap-folders-not-showing-in-outlook\/#Check_Folder_View_and_Filter_Settings\" >Check Folder View and Filter Settings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/imap-folders-not-showing-in-outlook\/#Repair_Corrupted_OST_File\" >Repair Corrupted OST File<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/imap-folders-not-showing-in-outlook\/#Remove_and_Re-Add_the_IMAP_Account\" >Remove and Re-Add the IMAP Account<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/imap-folders-not-showing-in-outlook\/#Simple_steps_to_resolve_the_Outlook_IMAP_Folders_Not_Showing_issue\" >Simple steps to resolve the Outlook IMAP Folders Not Showing issue:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/imap-folders-not-showing-in-outlook\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/imap-folders-not-showing-in-outlook\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Possible_Causes_Behind_Outlook_IMAP_Folders_Not_Showing\"><\/span>Possible Causes Behind Outlook IMAP Folders Not Showing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Given below are some of the factors that cause IMAP folders not to be displayed in Outlook. Have a look and understand it in detail:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Outlook only subscribes to the inbox by default when using IMAP. Other folders, such as Sent Mail, Drafts, etc, should be added manually.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A misconfigured root folder path in Outlook may fail to display all your IMAP folders.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Outlook could be hiding certain folders due to customized filters, collapsed folder structures, and personalized views.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A weak network connection, a large mailbox, or OST File corruption can prevent folders from syncing. This can lead to some folders being missing or outdated.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some of the mail servers may restrict access to some folders by default. They also use folder structures that Outlook can\u2019t recognize if manually set up.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reliable_Ways_to_Resolve_IMAP_Folders_Not_Showing_in_Outlook\"><\/span>Reliable Ways to Resolve IMAP Folders Not Showing in Outlook<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that we have learnt about the causes that led to this Outlook display issue, it\u2019s time to address it. Take a look at the various possible solutions that can help resolve this issue. It includes both manual methods and a trusted automated backup tool for accurate and error-free results. Let\u2019s start with the manual methods first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Subscribe_to_IMAP_Folders_Manually\"><\/span>Subscribe to IMAP Folders Manually<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Outlook\u2019s IMAP setup only syncs the inbox by default. Additional folders like Sent Items, Drafts, etc, are not visible. Users need to manually subscribe to them with Outlook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Steps to manually subscribe to IMAP folders:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Launch <strong>MS Outlook<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now, navigate to<strong> Folders <\/strong>&gt;<strong> IMAP Folders.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then, click on the <strong>Query<\/strong> button. A list of folders will be displayed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manually find the missing folder, select it, and click on <strong>Subscribe<\/strong> to add it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lastly, click on <strong>Ok <\/strong>and restart <strong>Outlook<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Set_the_Correct_Root_Folder_Path\"><\/span>Set the Correct Root Folder Path<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>IMAP folders disappeared in Outlook? One of the reasons could be due to an incorrect or missing root folder path. By correctly configuring the root path, Outlook can sync the mailbox structure correctly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow these steps to set up the correct root folder path:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open <strong>Microsoft Outlook<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Head to <strong>File<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Account Settings<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Account Settings<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now, choose your <strong>IMAP account<\/strong> and click on <strong>Change<\/strong> &gt; <strong>More Settings<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to the <strong>Advanced <\/strong>tab, and set the <strong>Root folder path<\/strong> to <strong>Inbox<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Press <strong>Ok <\/strong>and then restart <strong>Outlook<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Check_Folder_View_and_Filter_Settings\"><\/span>Check Folder View and Filter Settings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A collapsed folder group, active filters, or customized views may cause folders to be hidden. Therefore, adjusting your view settings and removing filters can resolve the issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Perform these instructions to fix this display problem:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open <strong>Outlook<\/strong> and <strong>expand all folder trees <\/strong>on your left-side panel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now, click on the <strong>View<\/strong> tab, and click <strong>Reset View<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the <strong>View <\/strong>tab only, click on <strong>View Settings<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Filters<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then, manually check by using the <strong>Sort<\/strong> and <strong>Group By<\/strong> settings.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Repair_Corrupted_OST_File\"><\/span>Repair Corrupted OST File<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>OST File corruption caused by abrupt shutdowns, sync issues, or software faults, leading to IMAP folders are not displayed in Outlook. Repairing the OST File can help fix this issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Steps to repair the corrupted OST file:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>First, close <strong>Microsoft Outlook<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to the OST file location: <strong>C:\\Users\\&lt;YourUsername&gt;\\AppData\\Local\\Microsoft\\Outlook<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rename<\/strong> or<strong> delete <\/strong>the file as per your need.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now, launch <strong>Outlook<\/strong> and verify the error.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Remove_and_Re-Add_the_IMAP_Account\"><\/span>Remove and Re-Add the IMAP Account<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This method resets the account configurations by removing and re-adding them. It can fix issues caused by faulty settings, incomplete configurations, or setup glitches. By re-adding the account, Outlook forms a new connection to the server. It uses the correct settings, rebuilds the folder structure, and performs smooth syncing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instructions to follow to re-add the IMAP account:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open <strong>MS Outlook<\/strong> and go to <strong>File<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Account Settings<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Account Settings<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find the IMAP account, select it, and click on the <strong>Remove<\/strong> button.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now, close <strong>Outlook<\/strong> and reopen it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Perform the same <strong>step 1<\/strong> and click on the <strong>New<\/strong> button to add the IMAP account.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide the correct IMAP server details and finish the account setup.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>If still IMAP folders not showing in Outlook, then it may be due to severe issues. Therefore, to fix the issue, we recommend using a trusted <strong>IMAP Backup Tool<\/strong> for secure email migrations and backup. With this tool, users can convert their IMAP email data to different file formats. Additionally, it allows direct migration to various email platforms. Besides this, it has several advanced features like bulk conversion, smart filters, and skipping duplicates. The tool also helps reduce storage space by backing up emails without attachments.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Simple_steps_to_resolve_the_Outlook_IMAP_Folders_Not_Showing_issue\"><\/span>Simple steps to resolve the Outlook IMAP Folders Not Showing issue:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open the backup tool after installing it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hit <strong>Continue <\/strong>and pick your mode between <strong>Single Mode <\/strong>or <strong>Batch Mode<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now, log in to your <strong>IMAP email account.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then, select the emails that you want to backup and click on <strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select whether to export the data in <strong>Email Client<\/strong> or <strong>File Format<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Follow the on-screen instructions accordingly and apply the filters if required.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Finally, click on <strong>Convert<\/strong> to start the process.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In this blog, we have looked at the best techniques to fix the IMAP folders not showing in Outlook issue. While the manual methods are available, they are prone to errors and are time-consuming. On the other hand, the <strong>IMAP Backup Tool<\/strong> offers a faster, secure, and efficient backup experience. It can also export the email data in bulk with attachments while ensuring data integrity. Choose the methods according to your needs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q &#8211; How do I see my IMAP folders in Outlook?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ans &#8211;<\/strong> First, make sure that you have added an IMAP account in Outlook. Only the subscribed folders are visible in Outlook because they are synced actively. The unsubscribed folders will not appear in Outlook. To see your IMAP folders, open <strong>Outlook<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Tools<\/strong> &gt;<strong> IMAP folders<\/strong>. <strong>Folder Browser<\/strong> opens up, click on<strong> IMAP<\/strong> on your left-side panel. A list of all your IMAP folders will be displayed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q &#8211; Why are my IMAP folders not syncing?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ans &#8211; <\/strong>Multiple factors cause IMAP folders to not synchronize. 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