Stop thunderbird downloading all mail

The eternal struggle of managing email clients!

To stop Thunderbird from downloading all mail, you can try the following methods:

Method 1: Disable "Download all messages"

1. Open Thunderbird and go to Tools > Account Settings.
2. Select your email account from the list of accounts.
3. Click on the Server Settings button.
4. Uncheck the box next to Download all messages.
5. Click OK to save the changes.

Method 2: Set a specific download range

1. Open Thunderbird and go to Tools > Account Settings.
2. Select your email account from the list of accounts.
3. Click on the Server Settings button.
4. In the Download section, set the Range to a specific date range (e.g., "Last 7 days").
5. Click OK to save the changes.

Method 3: Use filters to limit downloads

1. Open Thunderbird and go to Tools > Account Settings.
2. Select your email account from the list of accounts.
3. Click on the Filters button.
4. Create a new filter by clicking on the New button.
5. Set the filter to apply to incoming messages and specify the criteria (e.g., "From" or "Subject").
6. In the Action section, select Delete or Mark as Read to limit the number of messages downloaded.
7. Click OK to save the filter.

Method 4: Use a third-party add-on

There are several add-ons available that can help you control the download of emails in Thunderbird. For example:

• Email Filter (available on the Mozilla Add-ons website): This add-on allows you to create custom filters to control the download of emails.
• Thunderbird Email Manager (available on the Mozilla Add-ons website): This add-on provides advanced email management features, including the ability to set download limits.

Remember to always be cautious when installing third-party add-ons, as they may have compatibility issues or security concerns.

I hope one of these methods helps you stop Thunderbird from downloading all mail!