commit 337f1d8f6935aabf3c34f79967deb3d8bdc9da79 Author: Emmett Gillis Date: Sat Nov 22 20:18:01 2025 +0000 Add microsoft outlook Why do Gmail IMAP servers seem out of sync with webmail servers? diff --git a/microsoft-outlook-Why-do-Gmail-IMAP-servers-seem-out-of-sync-with-webmail-servers%3F.md b/microsoft-outlook-Why-do-Gmail-IMAP-servers-seem-out-of-sync-with-webmail-servers%3F.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..2a8053e --- /dev/null +++ b/microsoft-outlook-Why-do-Gmail-IMAP-servers-seem-out-of-sync-with-webmail-servers%3F.md @@ -0,0 +1,33 @@ +Content
+ + + +All messages that were trashed in Outlook still appear in All Mail when accessed using webmail, even days later. With that said - the "delayed syncing" issue that I am experiencing is happening on Inbox as well as Junk folders. So my Junk folders do not have that box checked, but the Inbox doesn't have a box to be be checked - their behavior is the same they are both not syncing, until I manually click on them to force the sync. I have half dozen mail accounts a few microsoft a gamil and some other ones and there is no difference they are all acting the same. In this article, I have explained various ways to solve IMAP folders are not syncing. + +Why IMAP Folder is Not Properly Syncing? + +While these solutions work, there is are chance that it will happen again. To avoid that, you have to take some precautionary steps. Subscribing to a folder makes it appear in the Folder Pane, but one might not always want [Outlook profile repair and recovery steps](https://zelexi.com/the-heart-of-the-internet-26/) a folder to be synced automatically if it is mainly an archive folder or one that seldom receives new mail. This limits the amount of network traffic and improves performance for syncing important folders. You should look at your Outlook desktop client settings to review the default synchronization schedule and tweak anything you can to get it to poll Google's IMAP servers more frequently. I access the IMAP servers from 3 different machines, and they all see the changes from each other. + + + +Chosen Solution + +Suspect some Apple Dev's have been lazy with some code [fix Outlook after Windows update issues](https://gitlab.innive.com/daneleibowitz2/titus2007/-/issues/1) in IOS18's mail.app and its causing the issue. I was a little hesitant but went ahead and let it completely remove all the synced items from the account off of my iPhone. After a minute, it was removed so just went and re-added it and BOOM. Decided to just try completely removing my Gmail account, the one that wasn’t syncing with the Mail App after the iOS 18 update. + + + +IMAP folder sync issue in the new Outlook (moved emails not syncing to webmail) + +Microsoft Outlook is terrible in IMAP. Hence most people only use MAPI with it. If you are forced to use IMAP, I would recommend switching to an alternative E-Mail client like Thunderbird Thunderbird — Free Your Inbox. + +Meanwhile, the "connecting" or "Checking for mail..." just stays on the bottom status bar of the mail app.If the proxy directs requests to a newer IMAP server implementation (f.i Cyrus imapd 3.6.1), the iOS 18 Mail app works as expected, even the requests are handled by the same IMAP server proxy.A stable connection between your email client and email server depends on the syncing of your IMAP folder.I will try the safe starts and experiment with the buttons ans see if it improves.My VPN was working in the background, even though the file was closed.I have no firewall monitors running during the day that would interfere just the vpn.After instalation ios 18 all my accounts in mail app stopped to sync( including icloud mail).It's usually not checked by default for IMAP to minimize network traffic.By reporting abuse, a moderator will be asked to review the content of this interaction to take further action, if necessary. + +My accounts in Mail app stopped to sync post update + +I am also running QuickFolders and its the same nothing shows up on those tabs until i physically click on them. Ok so my mistake the Properties option is there when right [repair corrupted OST in Outlook](https://indiancrafts79.com/the-heart-of-the-internet-66/) clicking folder - I was only focused on right clicking on the email address to take me to server setting I was not clicking on the actual folder. I right click a folder and Properties and it take me to attached windows. I don't see - 'When getting new messages... + + + +Get email updates + +Microsoft, gmail and other popular accounts should sync automatically, but if they don't, I'm inclined to think it's due to the VPN or a security/antivirus app that is scanning the TB profile folder. But many users run into the problem where their important IMAP folders are not syncing or stop updating. That’s why, here I am to help you in this situation by providing you with solutions. But, before that, let’s understand the cause of the issue. \ No newline at end of file