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How to Modify Email Folders in Roundcube Webmail

Last updated on Jan 15,2026 |

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by melissa

Introduction

This Knowledge Base article provides a concise, step-by-step guide on How to Modify Email Folders in Roundcube Webmail. Renaming or reorganizing folders helps you maintain an intuitive email structure that adapts to your changing needs. Use this guide when you need to update folder names or change their position in the folder hierarchy.

Prerequisite

Access to your Roundcube Webmail login page.

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Log in to Roundcube Webmail

Visit the webmail login page (e.g., https://webmail.yourdomain.com).
Enter your email address and password, then click Login .

Step 2: Locate the Folders Section

In Roundcube Webmail, click the gear icon (Settings) in the left side of the page.
From the left sidebar, select Folders.

Step 3: Select the Folder

In the folder list, locate the folder you want to modify.
Click on the folder name to select it.

Step 4: Modify the Folder

Modify the folder name in the Folder name field as you desired (e.g., “Clients”, “Projects”, “Invoices”).
Select the Parent Folder for the folder you selected.
Select the List View Mode you want for the folder you selected.

⚠️ Important Note:

Parent Folder:
- Select “—” to create the folder at the root level, or choose an existing folder to create it as a subfolder.
- For example, selecting “Drafts” as the parent will display your new folder as “Drafts/FolderName”.
Settings (List View Mode):
- List: Shows emails individually in chronological order (recommended for most folders).
- Threads: Groups related emails into conversation threads, useful for tracking ongoing discussions.

Step 5: Save the Changes

Click Save to apply the modifications you made.

Step 6: Verify the Folder Modifications

Successful message will appear confirming the new folder is modified successfully.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you can modify email folders in Roundcube Webmail to better organize your email communications. You can rename folders, move them to different parent folders, or reorganize your folder structure as your needs change. All emails within the folder will remain intact during the modification process.

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