Can i send mails on back dates

The nostalgia of sending emails on a past date!

Yes, it is possible to send emails on a backdated date using various methods. Here are a few approaches:

  1. Outlook: In Microsoft Outlook, you can use the "Send Later" feature to schedule an email to be sent on a specific date and time. To do this:
    • Compose your email as usual.
    • Click on the "Send" button, but instead of sending it immediately, click on the "Delay Delivery" option.
    • Choose the desired date and time from the calendar.
    • Click "OK" to schedule the email.
  2. Gmail: In Google Gmail, you can use the "Schedule Send" feature to send an email at a later time. To do this:
    • Compose your email as usual.
    • Click on the three vertical dots at the bottom of the compose window.
    • Select "Schedule send" from the dropdown menu.
    • Choose the desired date and time from the calendar.
    • Click "Schedule" to schedule the email.
  3. Third-party email clients: Some third-party email clients, such as Boomerang or Sanebox, offer features to send emails on a backdated date. These clients often require you to install a browser extension or add-on.
  4. Email clients with scripting capabilities: Some email clients, such as Mozilla Thunderbird, allow you to use scripting languages like JavaScript to automate tasks, including sending emails on a backdated date.

Please note that when sending emails on a backdated date, the recipient's email client may not display the email as having been sent on that date. This is because email clients typically store emails in a database and may not update the timestamp accordingly.

Additionally, some email providers may have restrictions on sending emails on backdated dates, so it's essential to check with your email provider before attempting to do so.