Recover Deleted Emails in Outlook

Overview

How to Recover Deleted Emails in Outlook client.

Note: Deleted items folder only retains 6 months and Recover Deleted items and additonal 2 weeks.

Procedures

1. In Outlook go to the Deleted Items folder
2. If your emails are not in this folder click on the Folder tab towards the top - Click on Recover Deleted Items  OR in the Search type in Recover Deleted Items
3. Select emails to Recover (can select multiple by holding Shift or Ctrl key)
4. Make sure radio button "Restore Selected Items" is selected
5. Click OK

Note: Deleted items are automatically purged after 30 days.

Last Reviewed: 16-May-2023