How to get back deleted mail in gmail
The frustration of accidentally deleting an important email! Don't worry, Gmail has a few ways to help you recover deleted emails. Here are the steps:
Method 1: Check the "Trash" folder
- Log in to your Gmail account.
- Click on the "Trash" icon (looks like a wastebasket) in the top right corner of the page.
- If your deleted email is still in the Trash folder, you can restore it by clicking on the "Restore" button next to the email.
- If the email is no longer in the Trash folder, it may have been permanently deleted.
Method 2: Use Gmail's "Undo Send" feature
- Make sure you have enabled the "Undo Send" feature in your Gmail settings. To do this:
- Go to your Gmail settings (gear icon) > See all settings.
- Click on the "General" tab.
- Scroll down to the "Undo Send" section and toggle the switch to "Enable Undo Send".
- After enabling "Undo Send", you'll have a short window (usually 30 seconds) to undo the deletion of an email.
- If you delete an email, you'll see a "Undo" button at the top of the page. Click on it to restore the email.
Method 3: Use Gmail's "Bin" feature
- Log in to your Gmail account.
- Click on the "More" menu (three vertical dots) at the top right corner of the page.
- Select "Bin" from the dropdown menu.
- If your deleted email is still in the Bin, you can restore it by clicking on the "Restore" button next to the email.
Method 4: Use a third-party email recovery tool
- There are several third-party email recovery tools available that can help you recover deleted emails from Gmail. Some popular options include:
- Email Recovery Tool (ERT)
- Gmail Recovery
- Recover My Email
- These tools may require you to download and install software, and may have limitations on the number of emails they can recover.
Important notes:
- Gmail's "Trash" folder only keeps deleted emails for a limited time (usually 30 days). After that, they are permanently deleted.
- If you've permanently deleted an email, it's unlikely that you'll be able to recover it.
- Be cautious when using third-party email recovery tools, as they may not always work and may potentially compromise your email account security.
I hope these methods help you recover your deleted email!