How long does google mail keep emails

Google Mail, also known as Gmail, has a retention policy for emails that varies depending on the type of account and the settings you have chosen. Here are some general guidelines:

Standard Gmail accounts:

• Gmail keeps your emails for as long as you have a Gmail account. This means that even if you delete an email, it will still be stored in Google's servers for a period of time.
• Gmail's standard retention period is 30 days for emails that are deleted from the "All Mail" label. This means that if you delete an email, it will be stored in Google's servers for 30 days before it is permanently deleted.
• After 30 days, Gmail will automatically delete emails that are no longer needed to free up storage space.

Gmail accounts with Google Drive storage:

• If you have a Gmail account with Google Drive storage, Gmail will keep your emails for as long as you have a Google Drive account.
• Gmail's retention period for emails stored in Google Drive is 18 months.

Gmail accounts with Google Workspace (formerly G Suite):

• If you have a Gmail account with Google Workspace, Gmail will keep your emails for as long as you have a Google Workspace account.
• Gmail's retention period for emails stored in Google Workspace is 24 months.

Custom retention policies:

• You can also set up custom retention policies for your Gmail account using Google's Admin Console. This allows you to specify how long emails should be retained for different labels or folders.

Note:

• Even if Gmail deletes an email, it may still be stored in Google's backup systems for a period of time.
• If you need to recover an email that has been deleted, you may be able to do so using Google's "Trash" feature or by contacting Google support.

It's worth noting that Google's retention policies are subject to change, and you should check the Google Mail Help Center for the most up-to-date information on email retention.