Purge emails office 365

The joys of email management!

Purging emails in Office 365 can be a bit of a process, but I'll guide you through the steps. Before we begin, please note that you should only delete emails that are no longer needed or relevant to your work. It's essential to maintain a record of important emails and communications.

Method 1: Delete emails using the Outlook web app

1. Log in to your Office 365 account using the Outlook web app.
2. Click on the "Folders" tab on the left side of the screen.
3. Select the folder that contains the emails you want to delete.
4. Check the box next to each email you want to delete.
5. Click the "Delete" button at the top of the screen.
6. Confirm that you want to delete the selected emails.

Method 2: Delete emails using Outlook desktop app

1. Open the Outlook desktop app on your computer.
2. Select the folder that contains the emails you want to delete.
3. Check the box next to each email you want to delete.
4. Right-click on the selected emails and choose "Delete" from the context menu.
5. Confirm that you want to delete the selected emails.

Method 3: Use the "Empty Deleted Items" feature

1. Log in to your Office 365 account using the Outlook web app.
2. Click on the "Deleted Items" folder.
3. Click on the "Empty Deleted Items" button at the top of the screen.
4. Confirm that you want to permanently delete the emails in the "Deleted Items" folder.

Method 4: Use PowerShell

If you're comfortable with PowerShell, you can use the following command to delete emails:

Get-Mailbox -Identity <your_email_address> | Get-MailboxFolder -Identity "Deleted Items" | Remove-MailboxFolderItem -Force

Replace <your_email_address> with your actual email address.

Tips and considerations

• Before deleting emails, make sure you're not deleting important or relevant communications.
• If you're deleting emails from a shared mailbox, be aware that this may affect other users who have access to the mailbox.
• If you're using the "Empty Deleted Items" feature, be cautious, as this will permanently delete all emails in the "Deleted Items" folder.
• Consider using email management tools or add-ins to help you organize and delete emails more efficiently.

Remember to always exercise caution when deleting emails, and make sure you're not deleting important or relevant communications.