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Default Existing POP to IMAP convert in Thunderbird?

Hi all,

Wondering if there is a way to convert an existing POP account to IMAP, or am I forced to create a new account? Looking everywhere inside Thunderbird to see if this is possible.

I switched the email server to IMAP.

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Default Re: Existing POP to IMAP convert in Thunderbird?

create the new imap account send all the emails to it delete the pop - as i understand there is no way to change the account type once it is made
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I kinda figured as much.....

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