Moving Messages in Flying SquirrelMail

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Flying SquirrelMail is not necessary to install; it can be accessed via the web. Further information about SquirrelMail usage is available at the above linked page.

An alternative to deleting messages from the Inbox is moving the messages to folders on your M: drive. To do this, the destination folders will need to be created. If you already have a folder or folders in which to place the messages, skip the next step.

To Create New Folders:

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  • Click "Folders" at the top of the page.
    Screen image of creating new folders in email
    When you do this it will bring up a new page. Type a new folder name into the empty field and click the "Create" button. This will make a new folder on your M: drive.
    Screen image of how to create a new folder in email

To Move Messages:

  • First select the folder they currently reside within.
  • Check the box of each message to be moved. The boxes are located at the left side of each message.
    Screen image of selecting messages to be moved into a folder
  • Before the messages can be moved, choose the folder to which the messages will be relocated. Select this folder on the "Move Selected To:" pull down menu.
    Screen image of choosing which email folder to move messages to
  • Finally, select the "Move" button and the operation will be completed.