Apple mail recover deleted mailbox

The frustration of accidentally deleting an important mailbox in Apple Mail! Don't worry, I'm here to help you recover it.

Method 1: Check the Trash folder

  1. Open Apple Mail on your Mac.
  2. Click on the "Mail" menu and select "Show Trash" from the dropdown menu.
  3. Look for the deleted mailbox in the Trash folder. If you find it, you can drag it back to the "Mailboxes" list to restore it.

Method 2: Use the "Recover Deleted Messages" feature

  1. Open Apple Mail on your Mac.
  2. Click on the "Mail" menu and select "Recover Deleted Messages" from the dropdown menu.
  3. In the "Recover Deleted Messages" window, select the mailbox you want to recover and click "Recover".
  4. The mailbox will be restored to its original location.

Method 3: Use a third-party recovery tool

  1. Download and install a third-party email recovery tool, such as Disk Drill or EaseUS Email Recovery.
  2. Follow the tool's instructions to scan your Mac's hard drive for deleted files, including email data.
  3. Once the scan is complete, select the deleted mailbox and follow the tool's instructions to recover it.

Method 4: Use Time Machine (if you have it enabled)

  1. If you have Time Machine enabled on your Mac, you can use it to recover deleted mailboxes.
  2. Connect your external hard drive to your Mac and open Time Machine.
  3. Select the backup that was created before you deleted the mailbox.
  4. In the Time Machine window, navigate to the "Mail" folder and select the deleted mailbox.
  5. Click "Restore" to restore the mailbox to its original location.

Remember to always be cautious when using third-party recovery tools, as they may not always work as expected. If you're unable to recover your deleted mailbox using these methods, you may want to consider contacting Apple Support or a professional data recovery service for further assistance.