How to automatically delete mail

The eternal quest for a clutter-free inbox!

There are several ways to automatically delete emails, depending on your email provider and the type of emails you want to delete. Here are some common methods:

1. Email filters:

Most email providers, such as Gmail, Outlook, and Yahoo, allow you to set up filters to automatically delete emails based on specific criteria, such as:

• Sender: Delete emails from a specific sender or domain.
• Subject: Delete emails with a specific subject line.
• Content: Delete emails containing specific keywords or phrases.
• Age: Delete emails older than a certain number of days.

To set up filters, follow these general steps:

• Log in to your email account.
• Click on the gear icon or settings icon.
• Select "Filters" or "Rules" from the dropdown menu.
• Create a new filter or rule.
• Specify the criteria for deleting emails.
• Choose the action: "Delete" or "Move to trash".

2. Automated email deletion tools:

There are several third-party tools and browser extensions that can help you automatically delete emails, such as:

• Boomerang: A browser extension that allows you to schedule emails to be deleted or archived.
• Sanebox: A tool that uses AI to automatically delete or archive emails based on your preferences.
• Unroll.me: A tool that helps you unsubscribe from unwanted emails and automatically deletes them.

3. Email client settings:

If you use an email client like Microsoft Outlook or Mozilla Thunderbird, you can set up rules to automatically delete emails. Here's how:

• Microsoft Outlook:
  • Go to "File" > "Options" > "Mail".
  • Click on "Rules" and then "New Rule".
  • Choose the criteria for deleting emails.
  • Select "Delete" as the action.
• Mozilla Thunderbird:
  • Go to "Tools" > "Account Settings".
  • Select the account you want to set up rules for.
  • Click on "Server Settings" and then "Filters".
  • Create a new filter and specify the criteria for deleting emails.
  • Choose the action: "Delete" or "Move to trash".

4. Scripting:

If you're comfortable with scripting, you can use programming languages like Python or PowerShell to automate email deletion. For example, you can use the IMAP protocol to connect to your email account and delete emails programmatically.

Remember to always be cautious when setting up automated email deletion rules, as they can accidentally delete important emails. Make sure to test your rules and filters before enabling them.