Losing an important email can be stressful. One wrong click and your email disappears. Wait! No need to worry now. If you’ve deleted an email, there are ways to recover it.
Here, I will explain 4 easy ways to recover deleted emails in Gmail. Even if you have deleted them recently or permanently.
What Happens When You Delete Emails in Gmail?
When you delete an email in Gmail then it moves to the Trash folder. Deleted Emails stay in the Trash folder for 30 days. During this time, it’s easy to recover them. After 30 days, Gmail permanently deletes the emails.
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At that point, it’s harder to recover them, but not impossible to recover your emails. That’s why, always try to retrieve deleted emails before the 30-day limit.
Recover Deleted Emails from the Trash (Within 30 Days)
The easiest way to recover deleted emails in Gmail is through the Trash folder. Follow these steps:
- Open the Gmail on your Desktop, Phone, or Tablet.
- Click on the “More” in the left-side menu and then select the “Trash” option.
- Find your deleted email. Select the email, and click the “Move to Inbox” option.
This method works only for emails deleted in the last 30 days. If you can’t find the email, try using the search bar. Type the text “trash” and press Enter to locate deleted emails.
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Recover Permanently Deleted Emails in Gmail (After 30 Days)
If it has been over 30 days, the email is permanently deleted. But you might still have a chance to recover it by using Gmail’s support. Follow these steps:
- Open Gmail’s Message Recovery Tool.
- Sign in to your Gmail account.
- Click on “Continue.” Gmail will try to recover emails deleted within the last 30 days.
Keep in mind, that this method does not always work. It’s often used to recover emails in hacked Gmail accounts. However, if you’re lucky, Gmail might retrieve your emails.
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Recover Deleted Emails on Android or iPhone
You can also recover deleted emails in Gmail from your Android or iPhone. Here’s how:
- Open the Gmail app on your phone.
- Tap on the menu icon (three lines) and select “Trash.”
- Find your deleted email. Tap on it and choose the “Move to Inbox” option.
This works just like recovering emails on a desktop. It’s a quick and easy method to do this and you can do it from anywhere.
Can You Recover Emails Deleted Forever?
Once you delete an email forever, it’s usually gone. Gmail doesn’t store any backups for these emails. So, be careful before permanently deleting any email. But in some cases, Google’s Message Recovery Tool might help recover permanently deleted emails, especially if your account was hacked.
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The Final Words
Accidentally deleting an important email can be frustrating. But Gmail gives you multiple options to recover your deleted emails. Whether it’s from the Trash folder or through Google’s Message Recovery Tool, you have a chance to get your emails back. Just remember to act quickly before the 30-day limit, as recovery becomes difficult after that.
Following these 4 easy ways to recover deleted emails in Gmail can save you from losing valuable data. Be cautious while deleting emails, and always double-check before permanently deleting them.
