How long does hotmail keep junk mail

Hotmail, like other email providers, has a retention policy for junk mail, also known as spam. The retention period may vary depending on the specific circumstances, but here's a general idea of what you can expect:

1. Temporary storage: When you mark an email as spam, it's moved to a temporary holding area, usually for a short period, typically 30 days. During this time, you can still access the email and report it as spam again if you want.
2. Permanently deleted: If you don't report the email as spam again within the temporary storage period, it will be permanently deleted from your Hotmail account. This means it will be removed from your account and won't be recoverable.
3. Retention period for spam emails: Hotmail's retention policy for spam emails is typically 30 days. This means that if you don't report an email as spam within 30 days, it will be permanently deleted from your account.
4. Exceptions: There are some exceptions to this retention policy:
   • If you report an email as spam and it's determined to be a legitimate email, it may be restored to your inbox.
   • If you have a paid Hotmail account (Outlook.com Premium), you may have access to a more extensive retention period for spam emails.

Keep in mind that these retention periods may vary depending on your specific Hotmail account settings and the email provider's policies. If you're concerned about a specific email being deleted, you can always report it as spam again or save a copy of the email before it's deleted.