How to read sent mail in linux
In Linux, you can read sent mail using various methods, depending on your email client and setup. Here are a few common ways:
Method 1: Using the mail
command
- Open a terminal and type
mail
to start the mail reader. - You will see a list of your mailboxes, including the "sent" mailbox.
- Type
d
to enter the "sent" mailbox. - You can then use the
l
command to list the sent messages, andp
to preview orr
to read a specific message.
Method 2: Using the mutt
command
- Open a terminal and type
mutt
to start the mail client. - You will see a list of your mailboxes, including the "sent" mailbox.
- Type
s
to enter the "sent" mailbox. - You can then use the
v
command to view a specific message, orp
to preview the message.
Method 3: Using the msmtp
command
- Open a terminal and type
msmtp -a
to start the mail client. - You will see a list of your mailboxes, including the "sent" mailbox.
- Type
s
to enter the "sent" mailbox. - You can then use the
v
command to view a specific message, orp
to preview the message.
Method 4: Using a graphical email client
If you are using a graphical email client like Thunderbird, Evolution, or KMail, you can usually find the sent mail folder in the client's interface. For example:
- In Thunderbird, go to "File" > "Open Folder" and navigate to the "sent" folder.
- In Evolution, go to "File" > "Open Folder" and navigate to the "sent" folder.
- In KMail, go to "File" > "Open Folder" and navigate to the "sent" folder.
Note: The exact steps may vary depending on your email client and setup.