How i restore permanent drafts mails on gmail

The frustration of accidentally deleting important emails!

Restoring permanent drafts in Gmail can be a bit tricky, but I'll guide you through the process. Please note that Gmail's draft system is designed to automatically delete drafts after a certain period, so it's essential to act quickly.

Method 1: Check the "Drafts" folder

  1. Log in to your Gmail account.
  2. Click on the "More" menu (three vertical dots) and select "Drafts."
  3. Check if your permanent draft is still present in the "Drafts" folder. If it is, you can simply open it and copy the content.

Method 2: Use Gmail's "Undo Send" feature

If you've enabled the "Undo Send" feature, you might be able to recover your draft. Here's how:

  1. Log in to your Gmail account.
  2. Click on the gear icon () and select "See all settings."
  3. Scroll down to the "General" tab.
  4. Look for the "Undo Send" option and make sure it's enabled.
  5. If you've enabled "Undo Send," you should see a "Undo" button next to your sent emails. Click on it to restore your draft.

Method 3: Use Gmail's "Trash" and "Spam" folders

If your draft was accidentally deleted, it might have ended up in the "Trash" or "Spam" folders. Here's how to check:

  1. Log in to your Gmail account.
  2. Click on the "Trash" or "Spam" folder, depending on where you think your draft might be.
  3. Search for your draft using the search bar at the top of the page. You can use keywords like "draft" or "permanent draft" to help find it.
  4. If you find your draft, you can restore it by clicking on the "Restore" button.

Method 4: Use a third-party email recovery tool

If none of the above methods work, you can try using a third-party email recovery tool like:

  1. Gmail Backup and Restore: This tool allows you to backup and restore your Gmail data, including drafts.
  2. Email Recovery: This tool can recover deleted emails, including drafts, from your Gmail account.

Please note that these tools may not always work, and there's a risk of losing data or compromising your account security.

Prevention is the best solution

To avoid losing important drafts in the future, consider the following:

  1. Enable the "Undo Send" feature in your Gmail settings.
  2. Regularly backup your Gmail data using a third-party tool or Gmail's built-in backup feature.
  3. Use a separate email client or app to compose and store drafts, in case you need to access them later.

I hope these methods help you recover your permanent draft in Gmail!