Where to find email messages on computer

The location of email messages on a computer can vary depending on the email client or program you use to access your email. Here are some common locations where you can find your email messages:

For Windows:

  1. Outlook: Check the "Inbox" folder in the Outlook program, usually located in the "Start" menu or on the desktop.
  2. Windows Live Mail: Check the "Inbox" folder in the Windows Live Mail program, usually located in the "Start" menu or on the desktop.
  3. Mozilla Thunderbird: Check the "Inbox" folder in the Mozilla Thunderbird program, usually located in the "Start" menu or on the desktop.
  4. Web-based email clients: If you access your email through a web-based client like Gmail, Yahoo Mail, or Outlook.com, you can find your messages in the web browser.

For Mac:

  1. Mail: Check the "Inbox" folder in the Mail program, usually located in the "Applications" folder or on the dock.
  2. Apple Mail: Check the "Inbox" folder in the Apple Mail program, usually located in the "Applications" folder or on the dock.
  3. Mozilla Thunderbird: Check the "Inbox" folder in the Mozilla Thunderbird program, usually located in the "Applications" folder or on the dock.
  4. Web-based email clients: If you access your email through a web-based client like Gmail, Yahoo Mail, or Outlook.com, you can find your messages in the web browser.

Other locations:

  1. Local storage: Some email clients, like Microsoft Outlook, store email messages on your local computer. You can find these messages in the following locations:
    • Windows: C:\Users\<YourUsername>\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Outlook
    • Mac: ~/Library/Mail
  2. IMAP or POP3 folders: If you use an IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) or POP3 (Post Office Protocol version 3) email client, your email messages may be stored on your local computer in a folder specific to the email client.

Remember to check your email client's settings or preferences to see where your email messages are stored.