How To Recover Deleted Draft Emails In Gmail

How To Recover Deleted Draft Emails In Gmail


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Have you ever accidentally deleted an important draft email in Gmail? Don't worry, you're not alone. It can happen to anyone. Fortunately, Gmail has a feature that allows you to recover deleted draft emails. In this article, we'll show you how to recover deleted draft emails in Gmail.

Step 1: Open Gmail

Gmail Login

The first step in recovering a deleted draft email is to open Gmail. Go to www.gmail.com and log in to your account.

Step 2: Click on the "Drafts" Label

Gmail Labels

Once you're logged in, click on the "Drafts" label on the left-hand side of the screen. This will bring up a list of all the draft emails you've saved.

Step 3: Look for the Deleted Draft Email

Gmail Search

If you've accidentally deleted a draft email, it may not be immediately visible in your drafts folder. You'll need to do a search for it. Click on the search bar at the top of the screen and type in a keyword or phrase from the email you're looking for. Gmail will search your account for any drafts that match your search.

Step 4: Recover the Deleted Draft Email

Gmail Recover

Once you've found the deleted draft email, click on it to open it. Then, click on the "More" button at the top of the screen and select "Move to Inbox" from the dropdown menu. This will move the email from your drafts folder to your inbox.

Step 5: Double Check Your Inbox

Gmail Inbox

After you've moved the deleted draft email to your inbox, double check to make sure it's there. If it's not, you can still recover it. Go to the "Trash" folder on the left-hand side of the screen and look for the email. If you find it, click on it to open it and then click on the "Move to Inbox" button to move it back to your inbox.

Step 6: Prevent Future Accidents

Gmail Settings

To prevent future accidents, it's a good idea to enable the "Undo Send" feature in Gmail. This feature allows you to recall a sent email within a certain amount of time after you've sent it. To enable this feature, go to your Gmail settings and click on the "General" tab. Scroll down until you see the "Undo Send" option and click on the checkbox to enable it.

By following these steps, you can easily recover any deleted draft emails in Gmail. Remember to double check your inbox and enable the "Undo Send" feature to prevent future accidents. Happy emailing!