Administrate folders in GMX Mail App for Android

    Create new folders to sort your e-mails according to your preferences. Subsequent editing of your folders can be carried out at any time. Use the opportunity to sort the folders according to your organisational criteria.

    How to create a new folder

    You can create a new folder and give it an individual name.

    1. Tap the menu symbol above the e-mail list.
      The menu navigation is shown.
    2. Tap the folder settings symbol in Folders.

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    3. Tap Create folder.

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      A text field is shown.
    4. Enter a name for the new folder and tap OK.
      The new folder was created and is shown in the folder overview.
    How to edit a folder

    You can delete, move or rename an existing folder.

    Folders approved for editing are marked with the ⋮ symbol.
    1. Tap the folder settings symbol in Folders.

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    2. Edit your folders:
      • Delete folder: Tap the ⋮ symbol, then tap Delete folder (2a) and confirm with OK.
      • Rename folder: Tap the ⋮ symbol and then tap Rename folder (2a). Enter a new name and confirm with OK.
      • Set folder synchronisation: Tap the synchronisation symbol (2b)) to activate or deactivate messaging for new e-mails in this folder.

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    How to sort folders

    You can sort your folders according to specific organisational criteria, e.g. alphabetically or according to usage frequency.

    1. Tap the menu symbol above the e-mail list.
      The menu navigation is shown.
    2. Tap the folder settings symbol in Folders.

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    3. Tap the vertically stacked dots next to the respective folder name and press on them to move a folder up or down to the desired position.

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