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How to Sort Inbox Emails by Sent Date in Roundcube Webmail

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Introduction

This Knowledge Base article provides a concise, step-by-step guide on How to Sort Inbox Emails by Sent Date in Roundcube Webmail. Sorting emails by sent date organizes your messages based on when they were originally sent by the sender, which can be helpful for tracking email timelines and correspondence history. Use this guide when you need to view your emails in chronological order based on their sent timestamp.

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 Folder

  • Navigate to the folder containing the email you want to sort (e.g., Inbox).

Step 3: Sort Emails by Sent Date

  • Click Options and a pop up window will appear.
  • Select Sent Date for the Sorting Column.
  • Select either ascending or descending as you desired.
  • Select either List and Threads as you desired.

⚠️ Important Note:

  • Ascending vs. Descending:

    • Ascending: A-Z, oldest to newest, smallest to largest.

    • Descending: Z-A, newest to oldest, largest to smallest.

  • List vs. Threads:

    • List: Shows each email separately.

    • Threads: Groups related emails into conversations.

 

Step 4: Apply the Changes

  • Click Save to apply for the changes.

Step 5: Verify the Sort Order

  • Review your inbox email list.
  • Emails should now be organized by their sent date in your chosen order (ascending or descending).
  • The sort order will remain active until you change it or select a different sorting option.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you can sort inbox emails by sent date in Roundcube Webmail. This sorting method helps you organize messages chronologically based on when they were sent, making it easier to track email conversations and timelines. The sent date may differ from the arrival date if there were delays in email delivery.

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