When deleting mail on my iMac, it disappears rather than going to trash

When I delete mail from my in box it disappears rather than going into trash.

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Posted on Apr 15, 2024 8:09 AM

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BDAqua

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Posted on Apr 15, 2024 9:33 AM

If MacOS...

Mail>Preferences>Accounts>Your Account>Mailbox Behaviors, what path is Trash Mailbox set to?

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BDAqua

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Apr 15, 2024 9:33 AM in response to hysteriaddict

If MacOS...

Mail>Preferences>Accounts>Your Account>Mailbox Behaviors, what path is Trash Mailbox set to?

Apr 15, 2024 11:42 AM in response to BDAqua

it somehow went to delete. Chaged to 30 days.... Thanks a bundle!

BDAqua

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Apr 15, 2024 12:39 PM in response to hysteriaddict

Ah, good to hear I could help my friend! :)

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