How to delete 2 years mail in gmail
To delete 2 years' worth of mail in Gmail, you can follow these steps:
Method 1: Using Gmail's Search Function
- Log in to your Gmail account.
- Click on the search bar at the top of the page.
- Type the following search query:
after:2020/01/01 before:2022/01/01
(replace the dates with the desired range). - Press Enter to execute the search.
- In the search results, select all the emails by checking the box at the top left corner of the page.
- Click on the "Bulk actions" dropdown menu and select "Delete forever".
Method 2: Using Gmail's Filter and Forwarding Feature
- Log in to your Gmail account.
- Click on the gear icon in the upper right corner and select "See all settings".
- Go to the "Filters and Blocked Addresses" tab.
- Click on "Create a new filter".
- In the "From" field, enter
@gmail.com
(this will apply the filter to all emails in your account). - In the "Has" field, select "older than" and enter the desired date range (e.g., 2 years ago).
- Click "Create filter".
- In the "Apply the label" dropdown menu, select "Delete it".
- Click "Create".
Method 3: Using Gmail's "Select all" Feature
- Log in to your Gmail account.
- Click on the "Inbox" tab.
- Click on the "Select all" checkbox at the top left corner of the page.
- Click on the "Bulk actions" dropdown menu and select "Delete forever".
Important Notes:
- Before deleting emails, make sure you have backed up any important messages or attachments.
- Deleting emails permanently removes them from your account, and they cannot be recovered.
- If you're using Gmail's "All Mail" label, you may need to use a different search query or filter to target the desired date range.
- If you're using Gmail's "Priority Inbox" feature, you may need to disable it before deleting emails to ensure that all emails are included in the deletion process.
Remember to exercise caution when deleting large numbers of emails, as this action is permanent and cannot be undone.