How to record outgoing mail

Recording outgoing mail can be a bit tricky, but there are a few ways to do it. Here are some methods:

Method 1: Use a Mail Recording App

There are several apps available that can record outgoing mail, such as:

  1. Mail Logger (iOS, Android): This app records outgoing emails and saves them to your device.
  2. Email Logger (Android): This app records outgoing emails and allows you to view and manage them.
  3. Mail Monitor (iOS): This app records outgoing emails and provides detailed information about each email.

Method 2: Use a Browser Extension

You can also use a browser extension to record outgoing mail. For example:

  1. Email Logger (Chrome): This extension records outgoing emails and saves them to your Google Drive account.
  2. Mail Monitor (Chrome): This extension records outgoing emails and provides detailed information about each email.

Method 3: Use a Third-Party Email Client

Some third-party email clients, such as Microsoft Outlook or Mozilla Thunderbird, have built-in features to record outgoing mail. For example:

  1. Microsoft Outlook: You can use the "Save Sent Items" feature to record outgoing emails.
  2. Mozilla Thunderbird: You can use the "Save Sent Messages" feature to record outgoing emails.

Method 4: Use a Script or Macro

If you're comfortable with coding, you can use a script or macro to record outgoing mail. For example:

  1. Python: You can use the smtplib library to record outgoing emails.
  2. VBA (Visual Basic for Applications): You can use VBA to record outgoing emails in Microsoft Outlook.

Method 5: Use a Mail Server

If you have access to a mail server, you can use it to record outgoing mail. For example:

  1. Postfix: You can use the postlog command to record outgoing emails.
  2. Sendmail: You can use the sendmail command to record outgoing emails.

Security Considerations

When recording outgoing mail, keep in mind the following security considerations:

  1. Privacy: Be aware that recording outgoing mail may violate your email provider's terms of service or compromise your privacy.
  2. Security: Recording outgoing mail may also compromise your email account's security, as it may allow unauthorized access to your emails.
  3. Compliance: Check your organization's policies and compliance requirements to ensure that recording outgoing mail is allowed.

Remember to always follow your email provider's terms of service and ensure that you have the necessary permissions to record outgoing mail.