How to delete forward mail to wrong address

The frustration of sending an email to the wrong address!

Don't worry, I'm here to help you recover from this mistake. Here are the steps to delete a forwarded email that was sent to the wrong address:

Method 1: Delete the email from the recipient's inbox

  1. Log in to the recipient's email account (if you have access to it).
  2. Go to the inbox and find the email you sent to the wrong address.
  3. Click on the email to open it.
  4. Click on the "Delete" or "Trash" button to delete the email.

Method 2: Delete the email from your own email account

  1. Log in to your email account.
  2. Go to the "Sent" folder (or "Sent Items" if you're using Outlook).
  3. Find the email you sent to the wrong address.
  4. Click on the email to open it.
  5. Click on the "Delete" or "Trash" button to delete the email.

Method 3: Use the "Unsend" feature (if available)

Some email providers, like Gmail, offer an "Unsend" feature that allows you to retract an email within a certain time frame (usually a few minutes). To use this feature:

  1. Log in to your email account.
  2. Go to the "Sent" folder.
  3. Find the email you sent to the wrong address.
  4. Click on the three vertical dots next to the email.
  5. Select "Unsend" (or "Retract" if available).

Important notes:

Remember to double-check the recipient's email address before sending an email to avoid similar mistakes in the future!