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Why is my iCloud deleted mail retained for only a week

I want iCloud mail to retain deleted messages for 30 days. Until recently, this is just how it behaved.


Now, deleted messages disappear after only one week.


I checked settings everywhere I access my mail: the mail app on my MacBook has it set to retain deleted messages for 30 days. There used to be a similar setting on my iPhone, but it seems to be gone in iOS 15. I also don't see such a setting on iCloud.com.


So my question is: why is my deleted mail getting deleted after only one week, and how do I stop this from happening?


Thanks!

Ken



Posted on Jan 6, 2022 11:48 AM

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Why is my iCloud deleted mail retained for only a week

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