How to delete mail from all devices at once

The eternal quest for digital decluttering!

Deleting emails from all devices at once can be a bit tricky, but I'll guide you through the process. Please note that the steps may vary depending on your email provider and device types.

Method 1: Using your email provider's web interface

1. Log in to your email account's web interface using a browser on one of your devices.
2. Click on the "Settings" or "Options" icon (usually represented by a gear or cog icon).
3. Look for the "Account" or "Sync" settings and click on it.
4. Check the box next to "Delete emails from all devices" or "Remove emails from all devices" (the exact wording may vary).
5. Confirm that you want to delete the emails from all devices.

Method 2: Using IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol)

1. Make sure your email account is set up to use IMAP on all devices.
2. On one device, log in to your email account using an IMAP client (e.g., Mozilla Thunderbird, Microsoft Outlook).
3. Select the emails you want to delete.
4. Right-click on the selected emails and choose "Delete" or "Move to Trash" (the exact option may vary).
5. Confirm that you want to delete the emails from all devices.

Method 3: Using POP3 (Post Office Protocol version 3)

1. Make sure your email account is set up to use POP3 on all devices.
2. On one device, log in to your email account using a POP3 client (e.g., Mozilla Thunderbird, Microsoft Outlook).
3. Select the emails you want to delete.
4. Right-click on the selected emails and choose "Delete" or "Move to Trash" (the exact option may vary).
5. Confirm that you want to delete the emails from all devices.

Method 4: Using a third-party email client or app

1. Install a third-party email client or app (e.g., Microsoft Outlook, Airmail, Spark) on one of your devices.
2. Set up your email account in the client or app.
3. Select the emails you want to delete.
4. Right-click on the selected emails and choose "Delete" or "Move to Trash" (the exact option may vary).
5. Confirm that you want to delete the emails from all devices.

Important notes:

• Before deleting emails from all devices, make sure you have backed up your email account or exported the emails you want to keep.
• Deleting emails from all devices may not be possible if you're using a proprietary email client or app that doesn't support this feature.
• If you're using a web-based email service, you may need to log in to each device separately to delete the emails.

Remember to always be cautious when deleting emails, as this action is permanent and cannot be undone.