IMAP Yahoo and AOL accounts might experience issues with re-syncing folder content

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Last Updated: May 31, 2023

ISSUE

IMAP Yahoo and AOL accounts might experience issues with re-syncing folder content. Messages may intermittently disappear and reappear in email folders when Yahoo or AOL is configured as an IMAP account.

STATUS: WORKAROUND

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IMAP Yahoo and AOL accounts might experience issues with re-syncing folder content

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