Hi skaero, thanks for your reply it is greatly appreciated (it's pretty 'cold' in the synology forums)
However i am somewhat confused as when i log in to the roundcude 'platform' on identities and settings there is a pop tab to add the server details, i cant find a tap for IMAP, if you have the time, energy or indeed the inclination i would be very grateful
smiles
Julian
ps i'd love to be in New Mexico right now, the weather is prettly naff here :-)