How to recover sent mail for outlook
The frustration of accidentally sending an email and then realizing you need to recover it! Don't worry, I'm here to help. Here are the steps to recover sent mail in Outlook:
Method 1: Using the "Recover Deleted Items" feature
- Open Outlook and go to the "Deleted Items" folder.
- Look for the sent email you want to recover. If you don't see it, try using the "Search" function to find it.
- Right-click on the email and select "Recover Deleted Items" from the context menu.
- If the email is recoverable, it will be moved back to the "Sent Items" folder.
Method 2: Using the "PST File"
- Open Outlook and go to the "File" menu.
- Click on "Open & Export" and then select "Export to a file".
- Choose the "Personal Folders File (.pst)" option and select a location to save the file.
- In the "Export" window, select the "Sent Items" folder and click "Next".
- Choose a name for the file and click "Finish".
- Close Outlook and then reopen it.
- Go to the "File" menu and select "Open & Export" again.
- Choose the "Import from another program or file" option and select the PST file you just created.
- Follow the prompts to import the file, which will recover your sent email.
Method 3: Using the "Outlook Web App" (OWA)
- Log in to your Outlook Web App account.
- Click on the "Sent" folder.
- Look for the email you want to recover. If you don't see it, try using the "Search" function to find it.
- Right-click on the email and select "Restore" from the context menu.
- Confirm that you want to restore the email.
Additional Tips
- Make sure you have enabled the "Recover Deleted Items" feature in Outlook settings. To do this, go to "File" > "Options" > "Advanced" and check the box next to "Recover deleted items".
- If you're using Outlook 2013 or later, you can also use the "Quick Steps" feature to recover sent emails. To do this, go to "Home" > "Quick Steps" and select "Recover Sent Items".
- If you're using Outlook on a mobile device, you may need to use the device's built-in email client or a third-party app to recover sent emails.
I hope these methods help you recover your sent mail in Outlook!