Ask Before Deleting (Mail)

How do I set up ask before deleting emails on my Mac? I know it seems like a fairly simple question, but I can't seem to find this option in my settings. Is it even available anymore?

MacBook Pro (2020 and later)

Posted on Aug 8, 2021 3:59 PM

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bumbleben0

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Posted on Aug 8, 2021 4:17 PM

I don't think there's an option to ask before deleting mail in the Mail app on macOS. However, when your email is deleted, it is moved to the Trash folder, where it will stay for up to 30 days, so you can retrieve a message if you accidentally delete it.

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bumbleben0

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Aug 8, 2021 4:17 PM in response to Tehya37

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Tehya37 Author

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Aug 8, 2021 4:55 PM in response to bumbleben0

Thanks for the help.

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