How many days do deleted mails last in outlook

In Outlook, deleted emails are typically stored in the "Deleted Items" folder for a certain period of time before they are permanently deleted. The exact number of days that deleted emails remain in the "Deleted Items" folder depends on the settings and configuration of your Outlook account.

Here are some general guidelines:

• In Outlook 2010 and later versions, deleted emails are stored in the "Deleted Items" folder for 14 days before they are permanently deleted.
• In Outlook 2007 and earlier versions, deleted emails are stored in the "Deleted Items" folder for 7 days before they are permanently deleted.
• If you have enabled the "Purge deleted items when exiting Outlook" option, deleted emails will be permanently deleted as soon as you exit Outlook, regardless of the number of days specified.

It's worth noting that these settings can be changed by your email administrator or by modifying the Outlook settings on your computer. Additionally, some email providers may have their own settings for deleted email retention, which may differ from the default settings in Outlook.

To check the retention period for deleted emails in your Outlook account, you can follow these steps:

1. Open Outlook and go to the "File" menu.
2. Click on "Options" and then select "Mail" from the left-hand menu.
3. Scroll down to the "Deleted Items" section and look for the "Retention period" setting.
4. The retention period will be displayed in days, indicating how long deleted emails will be stored in the "Deleted Items" folder before they are permanently deleted.

If you want to change the retention period for deleted emails, you can do so by modifying the Outlook settings or by contacting your email administrator.