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
- Log in to your email account.
- Click on the "Search" or "Find" button, usually located in the top-right corner of the inbox.
- 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.).
- 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).
- Click "Search" to retrieve the results.
Method 2: Using your email provider's archive or vault
- Log in to your email account.
- Look for an "Archive" or "Vault" section, usually located in the sidebar or under a "Settings" menu.
- Click on the "Archive" or "Vault" link to access your archived emails.
- Use the date range filter to select the 4-year period you're interested in (e.g., January 1, 2018, to December 31, 2021).
- Click "Search" or "Filter" to retrieve the results.
Method 3: Using a third-party email client or add-on
- 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).
- Configure the client or add-on to connect to your email account.
- 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
- Reach out to your email provider's support team (e.g., Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo).
- Explain that you're looking to retrieve 4 years' worth of previous emails and ask if they can assist you.
- Provide the dates you're interested in (e.g., January 1, 2018, to December 31, 2021).
- 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.