Email Recovery for Gmail, Yahoo, Outlook, Hotmail

Are deleted messages gone for good?

Where do deleted emails go? When you delete an email, it doesn't go away permanently. Depending on your email service's settings, an erased email might be archived, backed up, or still accessible.

Normally, deleted emails are kept in the trash folder for 30 days before they're permanently removed. If you're concerned about email privacy and want to make sure that your deleted emails are truly gone, there are a few things you can do. First, check with your email service to see how they handle deleted messages. Some services allow you to configure settings so that deleted emails are immediately and permanently erased from the system.

Yet, there are times when one needs to recover deleted emails, either because they were accidentally deleted or their importance was realized only after deletion. In such cases, you can easily drag them out of the Trash to restore if the emails are still there. But how to recover permanently deleted emails after 30 days? We'll show you how.

Recover Deleted Emails in Gmail

Most people rely heavily on Gmail to communicate with friends, family, and colleagues. So, not being able to access your emails can be a huge inconvenience. Luckily, it's possible to recover permanently deleted emails from Gmail, though the process isn't always straightforward.

When you delete an email from your Gmail inbox, it gets moved to the Spam folder, which is permanently deleted after 30 days. That means you have 30 days to recover it from the Spam folder. After this time, the email is gone for good.

You can use Google's Mail Restore tool to recover permanently deleted emails through Gmail Restore. This tool allows you to search for specific keywords or within a date range to restore emails deleted more than 30 days ago.

Step 1: To use the Gmail Recovery Tool, log into your Gmail account and click on the “Tools” menu at the top of the page.

Step 2: From there, select “Mail Recovery” and follow the on-screen instructions.

It is worth noting that email-recovery tools do not always work, and, when they do, they yield only a limited amount of data. So, if you want to get back an important message, act fast.

For more tips on how to recover permanently deleted emails from Gmail, or if you need assistance with the process, read the full tutorial.

Recover Deleted Emails in Outlook 2013/2016/2019/365

There are several different methods you can use to recover deleted or permanently deleted emails in Outlook, depending on how far gone they are. You may be able to use Outlook's built-in recovery tools, or you may need to take more extreme measures. Either way, getting back your lost email is easy.

If you've already deleted an email (or several emails), you might be able to get it back using Outlook's “Recover Deleted Items” feature. However, if the email was permanently deleted, you'll need a more effective method to restore your lost mail.

One option is to contact your email provider and see if they can recover the deleted email from their backup system. However, this usually only works if you recently deleted the email, since older backups are typically purged on a regular basis.

Another approach is to attempt to recover deleted emails using data recovery software. Tools like Data Recovery Wizard scan and look for Outlook emails that have been permanently removed from the hard drive.

Follow the method outlined in the featured article to recover lost e-mail from Outlook.

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Recovering Yahoo Emails Deleted Years Ago

If you accidentally or permanently deleted an email from your Yahoo account, you may be able to recover it. Here's how:

First, check your “Deleted Items” folder. If you haven't emptied it recently, your deleted emails might still be there. Next, click the “Trash” icon in Yahoo Mail to access your spam folder.

If it's not in the Spam folder, then it may have been permanently deleted. In that case, you'll need to use Yahoo's "Mail Recovery" tool, which allows you to search for specific emails that were deleted within the last seven days. To access the Mail Recovery tool, go to https://login.yahoo.com, and click the "Having trouble signing in?" link. Follow the on-screen steps, and your email will be returned to your inbox.

[Read More] How to recover deleted Yahoo emails on desktop and iPhone.

Recover Permanently Deleted Emails from Hotmail

Hotmail keeps deleted mail for a while, so you may be able to get it back if you act quickly.

Check the date the email was deleted. If it's been less than 14 days, the email should be in your Hotmail “Trash” folder. Log into your Hotmail account and recover the lost email from the Trash.

If the email was deleted more than 14 days ago, it will be permanently gone. However, you can still attempt to recover it by clicking the "Recover Deleted Items" link at the bottom of the page. If all goes well, a list of permanently deleted items will appear.

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Recovering Permanently Deleted Emails from AOL

AOL Mail is a free webmail service that allows users to access their email from any computer with an Internet connection, and it offers features such as spell check, address book, and spam filtering.

When you delete an email from your inbox, it usually gets moved to your Spam folder. You can move it back from there. However, if the email isn't in Spam, it may be in your AOL Saved Mail folder. The AOL Saved Mail folder is a hidden folder that saves all emails deleted from your inbox for the past seven days.

If you can't find your deleted emails in any of those places, you may be able to recover them from the AOL servers. Check out the detailed steps on how to Recover Deleted AOL Mail Emails for more information.

Bottom line

In summary, whether you want to recover deleted emails from Yahoo, Outlook, or Hotmail, follow these three steps. First, check if the deleted email is in the spam folder. If not, use professional email recovery software to retrieve permanently deleted emails. As a last resort, contact your email service provider to恢复邮件.

FAQs on Email Recovery

Read the following Q&A about email recovery for more information.

How can I recover deleted emails on my iPhone?

There are a few ways to recover a deleted email from an iPhone. If you just deleted the email, you might be able to find it in the Trash folder. If it's been more than 30 days since you deleted the email, try using an email recovery tool.

How can I recover permanently deleted emails from iCloud?

If you've permanently deleted an email from your iCloud account, you cannot recover it. However, you may be able to find a copy of the email in another mail account that you've synced with iCloud.

Is there any way to recover deleted emails from Gmail after two years?

Most of the time, you can recover a deleted email as long as it's still in your Gmail Trash folder. However, if you deleted the email more than 60 days ago, then your chances of recovery are slim. You can try using a mail recovery tool, but there's no guarantee that it will work.

How can I recover deleted emails from Gmail on Android?

Just like with the desktop version of Gmail, your first step should be to check your "Trash" folder to see if the email is there. If it was deleted within the last 24 hours, you can use Google's email recovery tool to try and get it back. As a last resort, you can contact customer service for assistance.

How can I recover my email without a password or phone number?

If you don't have access to your Gmail account, don't know the password, and don't have a recovery phone number, unfortunately, there's no way to retrieve your emails. You'll need to create a new account. We recommend taking the time to set a strong password and adding recovery information to your account so that this doesn't happen again.