Introduction

In this blog we are going to learn how to recover deleted emails in Gmail. You might have accidentally deleted emails that hold some importance in relation to your work or to some personal matters, but don't worry Gmail offers multiple ways through which you can easily recover lost emails without any hassle. This blog will cover topics like the reasons why a person might lose their emails, dedicated steps through which one can easily recover lost emails. And a few tips that will help you prevent losing emails in future.

Common Reasons For Losing Gmail Emails 

There are several common reasons that might lead to the accidental deletion of your emails. We will discuss a few important ones so that you can get a clear understanding of what may cause these unforeseen deletions.

Whenever you skim through your email list to delete unimportant messages, you might accidentally delete something important. Human error is the most common reason for such accidental deletions.

Another common circumstance is if your Google account gets hacked. Hackers might change your Gmail password and delete your emails. This is a frequent way of compromising data these days. In some cases, hackers may also demand a ransom to prevent further damage to your Gmail account.

Steps to Retrieve Deleted Emails in Gmail

Recovering Gmail emails from trash 

If any email gets deleted accidentally, then the first place to look for it is the Trash folder. What Gmail does is it automatically moves deleted emails to your Gmail Trash, where they are stored for about 30 days before they get permanently deleted.

  • Step 1 : Open your Gmail account and Click on the Trash folder on the left-hand side of your Gmail account.
  • Step 2 : Select the email(s) you want to recover by clicking the checkbox next to each email.
  • Step 3 : Click on the "Move to" button at the top of the screen and select the folder where you want to move the email(s). You can also create a new folder if needed.
    Recovering Gmail emails from trash

Note : If you don't find the emails you were looking for in the trash then they might have been permanently deleted for that we have different methods which will be discussed further.

How To Recover Permanently Deleted Emails In Gmail 

  • Step 1 : Sign in to the Google Admin Console
  • Step 2 : Click on users under directory.
  • Step 3 :  Select the user you want to restore the data for and click on more options.
    Select the user you want to restore
  • Step 4 : A new window will pop up, Choose Gmail and then click on restore.
    Choose Gmail and click on restore

Note : As a Google Workspace Admin, you can restore deleted emails up to 25 days after they’ve been permanently deleted from the user’s Trash.

Using Google Vault to Recover Deleted Emails in Gmail

  • Step 1 : Log in to your Google Vault account.
  • Step 2 : Click on Matters and select Create matter to create a new matter.
    Select Create matter
  • Step 3 : Click on Search and enter the search criteria for the deleted email(s).
    Click on Search and enter the search criteria
  • Step 4 :  click on Export to export them to a new folder.

Tips For Preventing Future Gmail Email Loss

Now we have learned how to bring back our emails. It's also very important to discuss how we can prevent such a situation because prevention is better than the cure.

1. Make it a habit of backing up your important emails either in google drive or using any third party tools.

2. Always keep in mind to  enable 2 factor authentication so as to protect your account from getting hacked.

3. Always be careful while deleting unwanted emails because your shift in focus can cause accidental deletion of important messages.

4. Always use filters and labels to easily differentiate your important emails from others, this practice is very helpful and easy to implement.

Frequently Asked Questions about Email Recovery in Gmail

  1. Can I recover emails that have been permanently deleted from my Gmail account?
    Yes, it's possible to recover permanently deleted emails from your Gmail account using Google's backup and restore feature or third-party recovery software.

  2. How long does Gmail keep deleted emails in the Trash folder?
    Gmail keeps deleted emails in the Trash folder for 30 days before permanently deleting them.

  3. Can I recover emails that have been marked as spam in Gmail?
    Yes, you can recover emails that have been marked as spam in Gmail by going to the Spam folder and moving them back to your inbox.

Conclusion

We have successfully learned different ways to bring back lost emails and discussed different ways so as to prevent such situations. This blog's purpose was to educate you on such stuff because we all use Gmail in our daily life either in relation to work or our personal matters. Staying aware and calm is always the key to get out of such tense situations. Follow the steps above and you won't have any problem in recovering your emails. For any query please comment down below.

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