Remove obsolete email addresses in mail on iphone
The pesky task of cleaning up old email addresses on your iPhone! Here's a step-by-step guide to help you remove obsolete email addresses from your iPhone:
Method 1: Remove obsolete email addresses from Contacts
- Open the Contacts app on your iPhone.
- Tap on Groups at the top left corner.
- Select the group that contains the obsolete email addresses (e.g., "All Contacts" or "Friends").
- Swipe left on each contact with an obsolete email address to reveal the Delete button.
- Tap Delete to remove the contact.
- Repeat the process for each obsolete email address.
Method 2: Remove obsolete email addresses from Mail
- Open the Mail app on your iPhone.
- Tap on Mailboxes at the top left corner.
- Select the mailbox that contains the obsolete email addresses (e.g., "Inbox" or "Sent Mail").
- Swipe left on each email with an obsolete email address to reveal the More button.
- Tap More and then Edit.
- Tap the - icon next to each obsolete email address to remove it.
- Tap Done to save the changes.
Method 3: Remove obsolete email addresses from iCloud or Exchange account
If you're using an iCloud or Exchange account, you can remove obsolete email addresses from the account settings:
- Go to Settings > [your name] > iCloud (or Exchange).
- Tap on Mail.
- Tap on Accounts.
- Select the account that contains the obsolete email addresses.
- Tap on Edit.
- Tap the - icon next to each obsolete email address to remove it.
- Tap Save to save the changes.
Additional tips:
- If you're using a third-party email client, such as Microsoft Outlook or Gmail, you may need to follow similar steps to remove obsolete email addresses.
- To prevent obsolete email addresses from accumulating in the future, consider setting up a regular cleaning schedule or using a third-party app to manage your contacts and email addresses.
- If you're unsure which email addresses are obsolete, you can try searching for them in your email client or contacts app to identify which ones are no longer in use.
By following these methods, you should be able to remove obsolete email addresses from your iPhone and keep your contacts and email accounts organized and up-to-date.