Recover deleted mail folder on mac

The frustration of accidentally deleting an important email folder! Don't worry, I'm here to help you recover it on your Mac. Here are the steps to follow:

Method 1: Check the Trash

  1. Open the Mail app on your Mac.
  2. Click on "Mail" in the top menu bar and select "Preferences" (or press Command + Comma).
  3. In the Preferences window, click on the "Accounts" tab.
  4. Select the account that had the deleted folder.
  5. Click on the "Trash" tab.
  6. Look for the deleted folder in the Trash folder. If you find it, you can restore it by dragging it out of the Trash folder and into the Mail app's sidebar.

Method 2: Use Time Machine

  1. If you have Time Machine enabled on your Mac, you can use it to recover the deleted folder.
  2. Connect your Mac to the same network and power source as when you last backed up your data.
  3. Open Time Machine and select the backup that was made before you deleted the folder.
  4. Navigate to the Mail app's folder in the backup and find the deleted folder.
  5. Right-click (or Control-click) on the folder and select "Restore" to restore it to its original location.

Method 3: Use a third-party recovery tool

  1. Download and install a third-party email recovery tool, such as Disk Drill or EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard.
  2. Follow the tool's instructions to scan your Mac for deleted files, including email folders.
  3. Once the scan is complete, select the deleted folder and follow the tool's instructions to recover it.

Method 4: Check your email provider's web interface

  1. If you access your email account through a web interface (e.g., Gmail, Outlook.com), you can try checking the web interface to see if the deleted folder is still available.
  2. Log in to your email account's web interface and navigate to the "Trash" or "Deleted" folder.
  3. If you find the deleted folder, you can restore it by clicking on the "Restore" button.

Remember to always be cautious when using third-party recovery tools, as they may not always work as expected. Additionally, if you're unable to recover the deleted folder, you may want to consider contacting your email provider's support team for assistance.