How do I keep deleted mail in the Trash bin?

I have preferences set for Never for when to delete the contents of the bin, but the bin is emptying after about five days. What is the setting that I need to use?


Thank you for your help.

Posted on Oct 25, 2022 6:07 PM

Reply
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Posted on Oct 25, 2022 7:44 PM

Select the email service you are using in Mail's Preferences... menu > Accounts. Then, select Mailbox Behaviors.


Unless the Trash Mailbox is local (on your Mac) then messages will be deleted on the server according to the server's configured settings. If that is not what you want, change it to a Mailbox under "On My Mac".

1 reply
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Oct 25, 2022 7:44 PM in response to Steve1000

Select the email service you are using in Mail's Preferences... menu > Accounts. Then, select Mailbox Behaviors.


Unless the Trash Mailbox is local (on your Mac) then messages will be deleted on the server according to the server's configured settings. If that is not what you want, change it to a Mailbox under "On My Mac".

This thread has been closed by the system or the community team. You may vote for any posts you find helpful, or search the Community for additional answers.

How do I keep deleted mail in the Trash bin?

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple Account.