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Mailbox → Rename

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Overview

This node operation allows renaming an existing mailbox in an IMAP email account. It is useful for organizing or restructuring mailboxes by changing their names. For example, a user can rename a mailbox from 'INBOX/OldName' to 'INBOX/NewName' to better reflect its contents or purpose.

Use Case Examples

  1. Renaming a mailbox named 'INBOX/OldProjects' to 'INBOX/ArchivedProjects' to keep the mailbox list organized.
  2. Changing the mailbox name from 'INBOX/Temp' to 'INBOX/Temporary' for clarity.

Properties

Name Meaning
Credential Type Selects which credentials to use for the IMAP connection, either credentials from this node or from an existing N8N IMAP Trigger node.
Mailbox The mailbox to rename. Can be selected from a list of mailboxes or specified by full path.
New Mailbox Name The new name to assign to the selected mailbox.

Output

JSON

  • json - The JSON output contains the result of the rename operation, typically including status or confirmation details.

Dependencies

  • Requires IMAP credentials either from this node or from an N8N IMAP Trigger node to authenticate and perform mailbox operations.

Troubleshooting

  • Connection failures due to incorrect IMAP credentials or network issues. Verify credentials and network connectivity.
  • Errors if the specified mailbox does not exist or the new mailbox name is invalid. Ensure the mailbox path is correct and the new name follows IMAP naming rules.
  • Operation failures if the IMAP server does not support mailbox renaming or if permissions are insufficient. Check server capabilities and user permissions.

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