Outlook recover email not saved in drafts

The frustration of losing an email that wasn't saved in drafts! Don't worry, I'm here to help you try to recover it. Here are some steps to follow:

Method 1: Check the "Deleted Items" folder

  1. Open Outlook and go to the "Deleted Items" folder (it's usually located in the "Folder" pane).
  2. Look for the email you're trying to recover. If you find it, you can right-click on it and select "Move to" > "Drafts" to move it back to the drafts folder.
  3. If you don't find the email in the "Deleted Items" folder, move on to the next method.

Method 2: Check the "Junk Email" folder

  1. Go to the "Junk Email" folder (it's usually located in the "Folder" pane).
  2. Look for the email you're trying to recover. If you find it, you can right-click on it and select "Move to" > "Drafts" to move it back to the drafts folder.
  3. If you don't find the email in the "Junk Email" folder, move on to the next method.

Method 3: Use the "Search" function

  1. Press Ctrl + E to open the "Search" function in Outlook.
  2. Type in a keyword or phrase that you remember from the email (e.g., a name, date, or subject line).
  3. Click the "Search" button to search your emails.
  4. If the email is found, you can right-click on it and select "Move to" > "Drafts" to move it back to the drafts folder.

Method 4: Check your email account's "Trash" or "Spam" folder

  1. If you have multiple email accounts set up in Outlook, check the "Trash" or "Spam" folder for each account.
  2. Look for the email you're trying to recover. If you find it, you can right-click on it and select "Move to" > "Drafts" to move it back to the drafts folder.

Method 5: Use a third-party email recovery tool

  1. There are several third-party email recovery tools available that can help you recover deleted emails, such as EaseUS Email Recovery, Recuva, or Disk Drill.
  2. Follow the instructions provided by the tool to scan your Outlook email database and recover the deleted email.

Method 6: Contact your email provider's support

  1. If none of the above methods work, you can contact your email provider's support team to see if they can help you recover the email.
  2. They may be able to access their servers and recover the email for you.

I hope one of these methods helps you recover your email!