How to get 4 years previous mails

A common request!

There are a few ways to retrieve 4 years' worth of previous emails, depending on your email provider and the type of account you have. Here are some general steps:

Method 1: Using your email provider's search function

  1. Log in to your email account.
  2. Click on the "Search" or "Find" button, usually located in the top-right corner of the inbox.
  3. Enter a keyword or phrase that you think might be relevant to the emails you're looking for (e.g., a specific project name, a client's name, etc.).
  4. Set the date range to "Last 4 years" or "Custom" and select the dates you're interested in (e.g., January 1, 2018, to December 31, 2021).
  5. Click "Search" to retrieve the results.

Method 2: Using your email provider's archive or vault

  1. Log in to your email account.
  2. Look for an "Archive" or "Vault" section, usually located in the sidebar or under a "Settings" menu.
  3. Click on the "Archive" or "Vault" link to access your archived emails.
  4. Use the date range filter to select the 4-year period you're interested in (e.g., January 1, 2018, to December 31, 2021).
  5. Click "Search" or "Filter" to retrieve the results.

Method 3: Using a third-party email client or add-on

  1. Install a third-party email client or add-on that allows you to search and retrieve emails from your account (e.g., Sanebox, Boomerang, or SaneBlackHole).
  2. Configure the client or add-on to connect to your email account.
  3. Use the client or add-on's search function to retrieve emails from the 4-year period you're interested in.

Method 4: Contacting your email provider's support

  1. Reach out to your email provider's support team (e.g., Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo).
  2. Explain that you're looking to retrieve 4 years' worth of previous emails and ask if they can assist you.
  3. Provide the dates you're interested in (e.g., January 1, 2018, to December 31, 2021).
  4. Follow their instructions to retrieve the emails.

Remember to check your email provider's terms of service and storage limits before attempting to retrieve a large number of emails.