Work Offline with Fastmail
15 days ago
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- Fastmail announces full offline support for all customers, including apps and web.
- Offline support can be enabled in Settings → Offline for iOS, Android, and web browsers.
- Initial sync may take time; web browsers need to keep the tab open, while apps sync in the foreground.
- Default settings download recent messages and opened messages; attachments are cached only when opened.
- Web browser requirements: 'Keep me logged in' must be ticked, modern browser needed, and bookmarking the inbox is recommended.
- Offline support can be disabled anytime, deleting the local mail cache.
- Most functions work offline, including reading mail, replying, and editing contacts or calendar.
- Limitations offline: mail search differences, no snoozed message movement, no calendar reminders, restricted attachment deletion, and no user/domain changes.
- Technical details of offline support architecture were shared in a public beta announcement.
- Fastmail emphasizes seamless online-offline transitions and cutting-edge web development.