How to recover deleted mail folder on mac

The frustration of accidentally deleting an important email folder! Don't worry, I'm here to help you recover deleted mail folders on your Mac. Here are the steps:

Method 1: Check the Trash

  1. Open the Mail app on your Mac.
  2. Click on "Mail" in the top menu bar and select "Preferences" (or press Command + Comma).
  3. Click on the "Accounts" tab.
  4. Select the account that had the deleted folder.
  5. Click on the "Trash" tab.
  6. Look for the deleted folder in the Trash folder. If you find it, you can restore it by dragging it back to the "Mailboxes" list.

Method 2: Use Time Machine

  1. If you have Time Machine enabled on your Mac, you can use it to recover deleted folders.
  2. Connect your Mac to the same network and power source as when you last backed up.
  3. Open Time Machine and select the backup that was made before you deleted the folder.
  4. Click on the "Enter Time Machine" button.
  5. Navigate to the "Mail" folder and select the deleted folder.
  6. Click "Restore" to restore the folder to its original location.

Method 3: Use a third-party data recovery software

  1. Download and install a data recovery software like EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard, Disk Drill, or Data Rescue.
  2. Launch the software and select the drive where your Mail app is stored (usually the "Macintosh HD" drive).
  3. Follow the software's instructions to scan the drive for deleted files.
  4. Once the scan is complete, select the deleted folder and click "Recover" to restore it to its original location.

Method 4: Check the Mailbox folder

  1. Open the Terminal app on your Mac (you can find it in the Applications/Utilities folder).
  2. Type the following command and press Enter: cd ~/Library/Mail/V2/Mailboxes
  3. This will take you to the Mailbox folder, where you can look for the deleted folder.
  4. If you find the folder, you can move it back to the "Mailboxes" list by dragging it to the Mail app window.

Remember to always be cautious when using third-party software, and make sure you have backed up your important data regularly to avoid data loss.

I hope these methods help you recover your deleted mail folder on your Mac!