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How do I stop Thunderbird from automatically downloading messages from web server?

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My re-installed version of Thunderbird automatically "gets messages" as soon as they are available on my web server.

I would like to download messages only by clicking on "get messages."

Thank you

My re-installed version of Thunderbird automatically "gets messages" as soon as they are available on my web server. I would like to download messages only by clicking on "get messages." Thank you

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Please share your server settings for the account for retrieving messages and advise whether the account is POP or IMAP. Thanks.

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I may have fixed it. I unchecked the box for "Allow immediate server notifications when new messages arrive."

I'll confirm when I can.

Many thanks.

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That usually is a big improvement. I'm glad it's working better.

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