How to recover permanently deleted mail items on mac mail

The frustration of permanently deleting an important email! Don't worry, I'm here to help you recover permanently deleted mail items on your Mac using Mail.

Method 1: Use Time Machine

If you have Time Machine enabled on your Mac, you can recover deleted emails by restoring your Mac to a previous point when the emails were still present.

1. Connect your external hard drive (if you have one) to your Mac.
2. Open Time Machine and select the backup you want to restore from.
3. Click on the "Enter Time Machine" button.
4. Navigate to the "Mail" folder and select the mailbox where the deleted emails were located.
5. Look for the deleted emails and select them.
6. Click "Restore" to restore the emails to their original location.

Method 2: Use the "Recently Deleted" folder

If you've deleted an email recently, it might still be in the "Recently Deleted" folder. Here's how to access it:

1. Open Mail on your Mac.
2. Click on the "Mailbox" menu and select "Recently Deleted".
3. Look for the deleted email in the list.
4. Select the email and click "Move to" > "Inbox" or the mailbox where you want to move it.

Method 3: Use a third-party email recovery software

There are several third-party email recovery software available that can help you recover deleted emails on your Mac. Some popular options include:

1. EaseUS Email Recovery: This software can recover deleted emails from your Mac's Mail database.
2. Disk Drill: This software can recover deleted files, including emails, from your Mac's hard drive.
3. Data Rescue: This software can recover deleted files, including emails, from your Mac's hard drive.

Method 4: Check your email provider's web interface

If you use a web-based email service like Gmail, Yahoo, or Outlook, you can try checking your email provider's web interface to see if the deleted email is still available.

1. Log in to your email provider's web interface.
2. Check the "Trash" or "Deleted" folder to see if the email is still there.
3. If you find the email, you can restore it to your inbox.

Important notes:

• When you permanently delete an email, it's usually gone forever. However, if you've used one of the methods above, you might be able to recover it.
• Be cautious when using third-party software, as they may not always work as advertised.
• It's essential to regularly back up your Mac and email data to prevent data loss in the future.

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