How to see deleted mail
The frustration of accidentally deleting an important email! Don't worry, I'm here to help you recover it. Here are the steps to see deleted emails in various email providers:
Gmail
- Log in to your Gmail account.
- Click on the "Trash" icon (represented by a trash can) in the top right corner of the page.
- Click on the "Restore" button next to the deleted email you want to recover.
- If you're sure you want to restore the email, click "Restore" again to move it back to your inbox.
Outlook
- Log in to your Outlook account.
- Click on the "Deleted Items" folder in the left-hand menu.
- Find the deleted email you want to recover and right-click on it.
- Select "Restore" to move it back to your inbox.
Yahoo Mail
- Log in to your Yahoo Mail account.
- Click on the "Trash" folder in the left-hand menu.
- Find the deleted email you want to recover and click on it.
- Click on the "Restore" button at the top of the page.
Other email providers
For other email providers, such as AOL, Hotmail, or ProtonMail, the process may vary. Here are some general steps:
- Log in to your email account.
- Look for a "Trash" or "Deleted Items" folder in the left-hand menu.
- Find the deleted email you want to recover and click on it.
- Check if there's a "Restore" or "Undelete" button. If so, click on it to move the email back to your inbox.
Important notes
- The time frame for recovering deleted emails varies by provider. For example, Gmail typically keeps deleted emails for 30 days, while Outlook keeps them for 14 days.
- If you've emptied your trash or deleted items folder, you may not be able to recover the email.
- Some email providers may have specific settings or features that allow you to recover deleted emails, such as "Email Retention" or "Deleted Email Recovery."
I hope this helps you recover your deleted email!