Does gmail automatically delete old mail

Gmail does not automatically delete old mail, but it does have a feature called "Inbox cleanup" that helps to manage your inbox by automatically deleting or archiving old messages.

Here's how it works:

1. Inbox cleanup: Gmail periodically runs a process to clean up your inbox by deleting or archiving old messages. This process is triggered when your inbox reaches a certain size or when you've been inactive for a while.
2. Deletion criteria: Gmail uses the following criteria to determine which messages to delete or archive:
   • Messages older than 30 days: Gmail will automatically archive or delete messages that are older than 30 days, unless you've marked them as important or starred them.
   • Messages with no activity: If a message has no activity (e.g., no replies, no new comments) for a long time, Gmail may delete or archive it.
   • Messages with large attachments: Gmail may delete or archive messages with large attachments to free up storage space.
3. Customization: You can customize the inbox cleanup process by going to Settings > Filters and Blocked Addresses > Inbox cleanup. From here, you can:
   • Set a custom deletion period (e.g., 60 days, 90 days, etc.)
   • Choose which types of messages to delete or archive (e.g., messages with attachments, messages from specific senders, etc.)
   • Turn off inbox cleanup altogether

Keep in mind that even if you turn off inbox cleanup, Gmail will still periodically run a process to clean up your inbox. However, you'll have more control over which messages are deleted or archived.

It's also worth noting that Gmail has a storage limit of 15 GB per account. If your account reaches this limit, you may need to delete or archive old messages to free up space.