Recallable email
You're referring to a "recallable email"!
A recallable email is an email that can be retrieved or "recalled" from the recipient's inbox after it has been sent. This feature is not available on most email services, but some email providers and apps offer it as an additional feature.
Here are a few examples of email services that offer recallable emails:
- Microsoft Outlook: Outlook allows you to recall an email from the recipient's inbox if it's still in the "unread" state. You can do this by going to the "Message Recall" option in the "Actions" menu.
- Gmail: Gmail offers a feature called "Undo Send" that allows you to retract an email within a few seconds of sending it. This feature is available in the Gmail settings under "General" and can be set to a specific time limit (e.g., 5, 10, or 30 seconds).
- ProtonMail: ProtonMail, a secure email service, offers a feature called "Recall" that allows you to retract an email from the recipient's inbox. This feature is available in the ProtonMail app and can be used to retract emails sent to other ProtonMail users.
- Sanebox: Sanebox is an email management tool that offers a feature called "Recall" that allows you to retract an email from the recipient's inbox. This feature is available in the Sanebox app and can be used to retract emails sent to other email addresses.
It's important to note that recallable emails may not always work as intended, and there are some limitations to this feature. For example:
- The recipient may have already read the email or taken action on it before you try to recall it.
- The email may have been forwarded or copied to other recipients, making it difficult or impossible to recall.
- Some email providers may not support recallable emails or may have restrictions on using this feature.
In general, it's always a good idea to double-check the recipient's email address and make sure you're sending the email to the correct person before hitting the "Send" button.