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Unified Inbox Color Indicator

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Oliver Jackson
  • August 05, 2025 15:52
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🎨 What Is the Color Indicator in Mailbird?

Mailbird includes a handy color indicator feature that helps you quickly identify which email account received a particular message within your Unified Inbox.

This makes navigating and managing multiple accounts much more efficient.

💡 If you'd like to learn more about the Unified Inbox, click here for a full guide on how it can enhance your email experience.

⚙️ How to Set Custom Color Indicators

Follow these steps to customize your color indicators:

  • Open the Mailbird menu in the top-left corner (three horizontal lines).

  • Click on Settings.

  • Go to the Accounts tab.

  • Click on the color indicator next to the account you'd like to customize.

  • Choose a color of your preference from the palette.

📬 How It Works

Once set, each email in your Unified Inbox will be marked with the color assigned to its corresponding account.

This means you can visually distinguish which account received which email—at a glance. For example, messages from one account might appear with green highlights, while another might use red, depending on your selected colors.

💬 Need More Help?

We hope you found this article helpful! If you need further assistance with setting up or using color indicators in Mailbird, feel free to contact our Customer Happiness Team here. We're always happy to help!

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