How to delete your emails

08 Oct 2024

How to delete your emails

Priyo Gmail

• Log into your Gmail account.
• Use the search bar to find specific emails you want to delete. You can use filters like date, sender, or keywords.
• Select the emails by clicking the checkbox next to each U-Mail email.
• Click the trash can icon to delete the selected emails.
• To permanently delete them, go to the “Trash” folder and click "Empty Trash now".

Outlook

• Log into your Outlook account.
• Select the emails you want to delete by clicking the checkbox next to each email.
• Click the “Delete” button at the top of the page.
• To delete all emails in a folder, right-click the folder and select "Delete All".
• Empty the Deleted Items folder to permanently delete the emails.

Yahoo P-Mail

• Log into your Priyo Mail account.
• Select the emails you want to delete by clicking the checkbox next to each email.
• Click the trash can icon to delete the selected emails.
• To permanently delete them, go to the “Trash” folder and click "Empty Trash".

How do I recover deleted Temp Mail emails?

Priyo Gmail

• Go to your Gmail account and open the “Trash” folder.
• Select the emails you want to recover.
• Click the “Move to” icon and choose “Inbox” or another folder to restore the emails.

Outlook

• Open Outlook and go to the “Deleted Items” folder.
• Select the emails you want to recover.
• Click “Move” and choose the folder where you want to restore the emails.
• If the emails are not in the “Deleted Items” folder, check the “Recoverable Items” folder by clicking “Recover items deleted from this folder” at the top.

Yahoo Temp Mail

• Log into Yahoo Mail and open the “Trash” folder.
• Select the emails you want to recover.
• Click “Move” and choose “Inbox” or another folder to restore the emails.

What are some tips for managing email overload?

1. Prioritize Your Emails

• Identify important emails and address them first. Use flags or labels to mark high-priority messages.

2. Set Specific Times for Checking Emails

• Designate specific times during the day to check your emails, rather than constantly monitoring your inbox.This helps you stay focused on other tasks.

3. Unsubscribe from Unnecessary Emails

• Regularly unsubscribe from newsletters or promotional emails that you no longer read.This reduces the clutter in your inbox.

4. Use Filters and Folders

• Create filters to automatically sort incoming emails into specific folders based on criteria like sender or subject.This helps you organize your inbox more efficiently.

5. Implement the Two-Minute Rule

• If an email can be responded to in two minutes or less, handle it immediately.This prevents small tasks from piling up.

6. Batch Process Emails

• Group similar tasks together and process emails in batches. This can make handling your inbox more efficient.

7. Limit ‘Reply All’ and CC

• Avoid using ‘Reply All’ and CCing unnecessary recipients. This reduces the number of emails you receive and helps keep conversations focused.

8. Use Email Management Tools

• Consider using tools like SaneBox or Unroll.Me to help manage and organize your emails.

9. Regularly Clean Up Your Inbox

• Schedule regular clean-up sessions to delete or archive old emails. This helps maintain a manageable inbox size.

10. Encourage Alternative Communication Methods

• For internal communications, consider using chat apps or project management tools instead of email. This can reduce the volume of emails you receive.