Create a new folder in Thunderbird

Manage your mailbox by using folders to store and organise your content. This guide explains how to create new folders.

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• Staff

Instructions

In this example, we will create a new folder at the top level of your account.

1. Right-mouse-click on your account name in the Folder List and select New Folder...

Fig 1. Location of the New Folder... option
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2. Type in the name of your new folder and press Create Folder.

Fig 2. Location of the Create Folder button
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3. The new folder should now be created in your folder list under you main account.

Fig 3. Example of a new folder in the folder list
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Related guides and other info:

• Delete a folder
• Rename a folder
• Moving emails
• Sharing a folder
• Opening a shared folder

Help and support

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