Mac mail recover deleted draft

The frustration of accidentally deleting a draft email in Mac Mail!

Don't worry, there are a few ways to try and recover a deleted draft email in Mac Mail:

Method 1: Check the "Trash" folder

  1. Open Mac Mail and go to the "Mail" menu.
  2. Select "Show Trash" from the drop-down menu.
  3. Look for the deleted draft email in the Trash folder. If you find it, you can drag it back to the "Drafts" folder or delete it permanently.

Method 2: Use the "Recover Deleted Messages" feature

  1. Open Mac Mail and go to the "Mail" menu.
  2. Select "Recover Deleted Messages" from the drop-down menu.
  3. A window will appear showing a list of deleted messages. Look for the deleted draft email and select it.
  4. Click "Recover" to move the email back to the "Drafts" folder.

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, including drafts. Some popular options include:

Method 4: Check your backups

If you have enabled backups for your Mac Mail account, you may be able to recover the deleted draft email from a previous backup. To do this:

  1. Go to the "System Preferences" app.
  2. Click on "Time Machine" (or "Backup" if you're using an earlier version of macOS).
  3. Select a backup from a previous date when the draft email was still in your account.
  4. Open Mac Mail and go to the "Mail" menu.
  5. Select "Restore" from the drop-down menu.
  6. Follow the prompts to restore the backup to your current account.

Remember to always be cautious when using third-party software or recovering deleted emails, as there's a risk of data corruption or overwrite.