How long does sent mail stay in gmail
Sent mail in Gmail typically stays in your account for a certain period of time before it is automatically deleted. The exact duration depends on your account settings and the type of account you have. Here are some general guidelines:
- Default settings: For most Gmail accounts, sent emails are kept in the "Sent" folder for 30 days before they are automatically deleted. This means that if you don't manually delete or archive your sent emails, they will be removed from your account after 30 days.
- Custom settings: You can change the default settings to keep sent emails for a longer or shorter period. To do this, follow these steps:
- Sign in to your Gmail account.
- Click on the gear icon in the upper right corner and select "See all settings."
- Scroll down to the "Filters and Blocked Addresses" section.
- Click on the "Create a new filter" button.
- Enter a filter name and select "Apply the label" and choose a label (e.g., "Sent").
- Set the "Delete after" option to a specific number of days (e.g., 60, 90, or 180).
- Click "Create" to save the filter.
- Gmail's retention policy: Gmail has a retention policy that keeps certain types of emails in your account for a longer period. For example:
- Emails with attachments are kept for 180 days.
- Emails with sensitive information (e.g., passwords, credit card numbers) are kept for 180 days.
- Emails with spam or phishing flags are kept for 30 days.
- Account type: If you have a Google Workspace (formerly G Suite) account, the retention period for sent emails may be different. In this case, you can check with your administrator to determine the specific retention policy for your account.
Keep in mind that even if sent emails are automatically deleted, they may still be stored in Google's servers for a short period before they are permanently deleted.