How to restore previous deleted gmail mails
The frustration of accidentally deleting an important email! Don't worry, Gmail has a feature that allows you to restore deleted emails for a limited period of time. Here's how:
Method 1: Restore deleted emails from the "Trash" folder
- Log in to your Gmail account.
- Click on the "Trash" folder in the left-hand menu.
- Find the deleted email you want to restore and click on it.
- Click on the "Restore" button at the top of the page.
- The email will be moved back to your inbox.
Method 2: Restore deleted emails from the "Bin" folder (for Gmail users with a Google Workspace account)
- Log in to your Gmail account.
- Click on the "Bin" folder in the left-hand menu.
- Find the deleted email you want to restore and click on it.
- Click on the "Restore" button at the top of the page.
- The email will be moved back to your inbox.
Method 3: Use Gmail's "Undo Send" feature (if enabled)
If you've enabled the "Undo Send" feature in your Gmail settings, you can undo the deletion of an email within a short period of time (usually 30 seconds).
- Log in to your Gmail account.
- Click on the gear icon in the upper right corner and select "See all settings."
- Go to the "General" tab and scroll down to the "Undo Send" section.
- If you see a "Undo Send" button, click on it to undo the deletion of the email.
Method 4: Use Gmail's "Recover deleted emails" feature (for Gmail users with a Google Workspace account)
If you're a Google Workspace user, you can use the "Recover deleted emails" feature to restore deleted emails.
- Log in to your Google Workspace account.
- Go to the "Admin console" and select "Users" > "User settings" > "Recover deleted emails."
- Select the user account whose deleted emails you want to recover.
- Click on the "Recover" button next to the deleted email you want to restore.
- The email will be moved back to the user's inbox.
Important notes:
- Gmail only keeps deleted emails in the "Trash" folder for 30 days. After that, they are permanently deleted and cannot be recovered.
- The "Undo Send" feature only works for a short period of time (usually 30 seconds) after sending an email.
- The "Recover deleted emails" feature is only available for Google Workspace users and requires administrator access.
I hope this helps you recover your deleted Gmail emails!