Apple mail restore deleted emails
The frustration of accidentally deleting important emails! Don't worry, I'm here to help you recover deleted emails in Apple Mail. Here are the steps to restore deleted emails:
Method 1: Recover deleted emails from the "Trash" folder
- Open Apple Mail on your Mac.
- Click on the "Mail" menu and select "Show Trash" from the dropdown menu.
- If you see the deleted emails in the Trash folder, you can restore them by dragging them back to the "Inbox" or any other folder you prefer.
- If the emails are not in the Trash folder, proceed to the next method.
Method 2: Use the "Recover Deleted Messages" feature
- Open Apple Mail on your Mac.
- Click on the "Mail" menu and select "Recover Deleted Messages" from the dropdown menu.
- A window will appear showing a list of deleted emails. Select the emails you want to recover and click "Recover".
- The emails will be restored to the "Inbox" or the folder you selected.
Method 3: Use a third-party email recovery software
- Download and install a third-party email recovery software, such as Disk Drill or EaseUS Email Recovery.
- Follow the software's instructions to scan your Mac's hard drive for deleted emails.
- The software will recover deleted emails and display them in a list. Select the emails you want to recover and follow the software's instructions to restore them.
Additional tips:
- Make sure you have not emptied the Trash folder or deleted the emails permanently before trying to recover them.
- If you have a backup of your Mac, you can try restoring the deleted emails from the backup.
- To prevent accidental deletion of emails in the future, consider enabling the "Ask to keep a copy of the message" option in Apple Mail's preferences.
I hope these methods help you recover your deleted emails in Apple Mail!