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
- 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."
- 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
- 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."
- 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.
- Create a new Quick Step:
Yahoo Mail
- 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.