How to save sent items on the IMAP server

[jamesh]

Outlook 2000, 2002

By default, Outlook in IMAP mode saves sent messages in the local Personal Folder (PST) Sent Items folder. Use the Rules Wizard to save sent messages in a folder on the IMAP server.

Please note: In Outlook 2000, these procedures only apply if you have installed Outlook with the Internet Mail Only option. To determine your installation type, on the Help menu, then click About Microsoft Outlook. You should see "Internet Mail Only" if you have the Internet Mail Only option installed. Also be advised that in Outlook 2002 to enable this rule you will need to upgrade to MS Office Service Pack 2.

On the Tools menu, choose Rules Wizard, and then click New

Choose Start from a blank rule

Select Check messages after sending, and then click Next.

Check the box next to uses the form name form

Click on the underlined form name in the Rule Description box.

Click the pull down menu and select Application Forms

Choose Message

Click Add, click Close, and then click Next

Check the box next to move a copy to the specified folder

Click on the underlined specified folder in the Rule Description box

Choose your IMAP server Sent folder. Click OK, and then click Next

Click Next again to skip exceptions

Specify a rule name, for example, Sent Items

Click Finish, and then click OK.