How to recover permantly deleted mails from thunderbird
The frustration of permanently deleting important emails in Thunderbird! Don't worry, I'm here to help you recover them. Here are the steps to recover permanently deleted emails from Thunderbird:
Method 1: Using Thunderbird's built-in "Undo" feature
- Close Thunderbird and reopen it.
- Go to Edit > Preferences (or Tools > Options on older versions).
- In the General tab, click on Config Editor.
- In the Config Editor, search for
mailnews.local.store.undo
and set its value totrue
. - Restart Thunderbird.
- Go to File > Recover (or press Ctrl + Shift + R).
- Select the account and folder where the deleted emails were stored.
- Thunderbird will display a list of recoverable emails. Select the ones you want to recover and click Recover.
Method 2: Using a third-party email recovery software
- Download and install a reliable email recovery software, such as:
- EaseUS Email Recovery
- Recuva
- Disk Drill
- Launch the software and select the location where your Thunderbird profile is stored (usually
C:\Users\<YourUsername>\AppData\Roaming\Thunderbird\Profiles\<ProfileName>
on Windows or~/Library/Application Support/Thunderbird/Profiles/<ProfileName>
on macOS). - Follow the software's instructions to scan for deleted emails.
- Once the scan is complete, select the emails you want to recover and click Recover.
Method 3: Using a Thunderbird add-on
- Install the Email Recovery add-on from the Thunderbird Add-ons website.
- Restart Thunderbird.
- Go to Tools > Email Recovery.
- Select the account and folder where the deleted emails were stored.
- The add-on will display a list of recoverable emails. Select the ones you want to recover and click Recover.
Important notes:
- The success of these methods depends on various factors, such as the amount of time that has passed since the emails were deleted, the storage device's condition, and the email client's configuration.
- Be cautious when using third-party software, as some may not be compatible with your Thunderbird version or may contain malware.
- Always create regular backups of your email data to prevent data loss in the future.
I hope these methods help you recover your permanently deleted emails from Thunderbird.