How To Recover Deleted Gmail Drafts

Serba Viral    September 02, 2023    deleted , drafts , gmail , recover    Comment   

Have you ever accidentally deleted a Gmail draft that you spent hours working on? It can be frustrating and time-consuming to recreate it from scratch. Fortunately, there are several ways to recover deleted Gmail drafts. In this article, we will walk you through the steps to recover your deleted drafts.

Step 1: Check the Trash Folder

The first thing you should do is check your Gmail trash folder. When you delete a draft, it goes to the trash folder, where it will stay for 30 days before being permanently deleted. To check your trash folder, follow these steps:

1. Open your Gmail account.
2. Click on the "More" option on the left-hand side of the screen.
3. Select "Trash" from the dropdown menu.
4. Look for the deleted draft and select it.
5. Click on the "Move to" option and select "Drafts" to move the draft back to your drafts folder.

Step 2: Use the Undo Option

If you recently deleted a draft, you may be able to use the undo option to recover it. When you delete an email or a draft, a yellow bar will appear at the top of the screen with the option to "Undo." To recover a deleted draft using the undo option, follow these steps:

1. Click on the "Undo" option in the yellow bar at the top of the screen.
2. Your deleted draft should reappear in your drafts folder.

Step 3: Check All Mail

If you can't find your deleted draft in the trash folder or using the undo option, it may be in your "All Mail" folder. The "All Mail" folder contains all of your Gmail messages, including those that are labeled or in other folders. To check your "All Mail" folder, follow these steps:

1. Open your Gmail account.
2. Click on the "More" option on the left-hand side of the screen.
3. Select "All Mail" from the dropdown menu.
4. Look for the deleted draft and select it.
5. Click on the "Move to" option and select "Drafts" to move the draft back to your drafts folder.

Step 4: Use Data Recovery Software

If none of the above steps work, you may need to use data recovery software to recover your deleted Gmail draft. Data recovery software can scan your computer or device for deleted files and recover them. There are several data recovery software options available, including EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard and Recuva.

When using data recovery software, it is important to note that there is no guarantee that your deleted Gmail draft can be recovered. Additionally, some data recovery software may require a fee or subscription to use.

Conclusion

Accidentally deleting a Gmail draft can be frustrating, but there are several ways to recover it. Checking your trash folder, using the undo option, and checking your "All Mail" folder are all easy and free ways to recover your deleted draft. If none of these options work, data recovery software may be your best bet.