markfrompulborough
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Desktops

Q: Emails timed deletion

i want to be able to delete or archive emails in my inbox after 120 days? Otherwise, whenever I open my inbox I'm half way down and have to forever scroll up to the top to read my latest emails!

iMac, Mac OS X (10.7.2), null

Posted on Jun 4, 2016 4:15 PM

by babowa,Apple recommended
babowa babowa
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iPad
A:

It partially depends on whether you are using a POP or IMAP account as the behavior from your ISP's servers may be different. In my Mail app (under Preferences) I have these choices:

 

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However, I've noticed that some ISP's settings override yours, so you need to look at their policy.

Posted on Jun 4, 2016 4:41 PM

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    babowa babowa Jun 4, 2016 4:41 PM in response to markfrompulborough
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    Jun 4, 2016 4:41 PM in response to markfrompulborough

    It partially depends on whether you are using a POP or IMAP account as the behavior from your ISP's servers may be different. In my Mail app (under Preferences) I have these choices:

     

    Screen Shot 2016-06-04 at 3.28.59 PM.png

    Screen Shot 2016-06-04 at 3.29.28 PM.png

     

    However, I've noticed that some ISP's settings override yours, so you need to look at their policy.