Geary

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On the record

Account setup

Geary automatically finds existing GNOME Online Accounts and lets users add more accounts.wiki.gnome.org · read 12 Oct 2026

App coverage

desktopwiki.gnome.org · read 21 Sep 2026

Composer

The composer supports rich styled messages with images, links, and lists, as well as plain text.wiki.gnome.org · read 12 Oct 2026

Conversations

It collects related messages into conversations so users can follow discussions together.wiki.gnome.org · read 12 Oct 2026

Exchange limitation

Exchange accounts need IMAP and SMTP connectors enabled; Geary does not plan to support Microsoft's proprietary mail access protocols.wiki.gnome.org · read 12 Oct 2026

Local data

Geary stores downloaded mail on the device and does not encrypt locally stored data except passwords.wiki.gnome.org · read 12 Oct 2026

Mail services

It is compatible with Gmail, Yahoo! Mail, Outlook.com, and other IMAP servers.flathub.org · read 12 Oct 2026

Message privacy

Remote images and videos are blocked by default and JavaScript in email is always disabled.wiki.gnome.org · read 12 Oct 2026

Notifications

Geary can show desktop notifications for new mail.flathub.org · read 12 Oct 2026

Password storage

Passwords for accounts added directly in Geary are stored through the FDO Secret Service API.wiki.gnome.org · read 12 Oct 2026

Purpose

Geary is an email application built around conversations for the GNOME desktop.wiki.gnome.org · read 12 Oct 2026

Recommended installation

The project recommends installing Geary as a Flatpak from Flathub; its sandbox limits access by other applications to Geary's stored email and personal information.wiki.gnome.org · read 12 Oct 2026

Search

It offers fast full-text and keyword search.wiki.gnome.org · read 12 Oct 2026

Support

The project directs users to its built-in manual, FAQ, and issue reporting for help.wiki.gnome.org · read 12 Oct 2026

Transport security

Geary uses secure network transmission between the device and email providers by default, but email between providers may not be encrypted.wiki.gnome.org · read 12 Oct 2026

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