Auto delete mail after sending

The convenience of auto-deleting emails after sending! While there isn't a universal setting to achieve this across all email providers, I'll guide you through some popular email clients and their respective settings:

Gmail

  1. Enable "Auto-expunge" in your Gmail settings:
    • Log in to your Gmail account.
    • Click on the gear icon () and select "See all settings."
    • Go to the "General" tab.
    • Scroll down to the "Sending" section.
    • Check the box next to "Auto-expunge."
    • Click "Save Changes."
  2. Use the "Send & Archive" feature:
    • Compose a new email.
    • Click the three vertical dots at the bottom of the compose window.
    • Select "Send & Archive."
    • The email will be sent and automatically archived (deleted) from your inbox.

Outlook

  1. Enable "Auto-Delete" in Outlook settings:
    • Open Outlook and go to the "File" menu.
    • Click on "Options" and then "Advanced."
    • Scroll down to the "Send/Receive" section.
    • Check the box next to "Auto-delete sent items."
    • Click "OK."
  2. Use the "Quick Steps" feature:
    • Create a new Quick Step:
      • Go to the "Home" tab.
      • Click on the "Quick Steps" button.
      • Select "New Quick Step."
    • Name the Quick Step (e.g., "Send & Delete").
    • Add the following actions:
      • Send the email.
      • Move the email to the "Deleted Items" folder.
    • Save the Quick Step.

Yahoo Mail

  1. Enable "Auto-delete" in Yahoo Mail settings:
    • Log in to your Yahoo Mail account.
    • Click on the gear icon () and select "Settings."
    • Go to the "General" tab.
    • Scroll down to the "Sending" section.
    • Check the box next to "Auto-delete sent messages."
    • Click "Save."

Other email clients

For other email clients, such as Mozilla Thunderbird, Apple Mail, or Microsoft Exchange, you may need to use third-party add-ons or plugins to achieve auto-deletion after sending. You can search for "auto-delete sent emails" or "auto-expunge" along with your email client's name to find relevant extensions or plugins.

Remember that auto-deleting emails after sending may not be suitable for all situations, such as when you need to keep a record of sent emails for business or legal purposes. Always review your email client's settings and features before enabling auto-deletion.