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How to create a folder in mail app on iPad.

Hi, can anyone help with how/can I create a folder in addition to the default folders in mail? Many thanks


Posted on Aug 6, 2022 2:20 AM

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Posted on Aug 6, 2022 3:27 AM

Presumably you are using an IMAP email account.


Individual mail folders are somewhat confusingly known as “mailboxes”. Each email account will have a number of default mailboxes (folders); in addition to default mailboxes, you can add additional mailboxes - however, IMAP does not allow you to create a mailbox (folder) within a mailbox. As such, while additional mailboxes can be added, the structure will be flat.


See >>> Use mailboxes to organize email on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

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Aug 6, 2022 3:27 AM in response to Mmooo

Presumably you are using an IMAP email account.


Individual mail folders are somewhat confusingly known as “mailboxes”. Each email account will have a number of default mailboxes (folders); in addition to default mailboxes, you can add additional mailboxes - however, IMAP does not allow you to create a mailbox (folder) within a mailbox. As such, while additional mailboxes can be added, the structure will be flat.


See >>> Use mailboxes to organize email on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

How to create a folder in mail app on iPad.

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