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How to Empty the Trash in Yahoo Mail

Purge deleted emails in the web and mobile versions of Yahoo Mail

By Heinz Tschabitscher Heinz Tschabitscher Writer University of Vienna A former freelance contributor who has reviewed hundreds of email programs and services since 1997. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on May 27, 2021 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email

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Expand Jump to a Section Step-by-Step: Permanently Delete Messages Empty the Trash in Yahoo Mail Basic Empty the Trash in the Yahoo Mail App Extra: Recover Mail After You've Emptied the Trash While old messages are removed from the trash periodically and automatically, you can also empty the trash in Yahoo Mail manually. You can recover deleted messages if you act quickly. Information in this article applies to the web version of Yahoo Mail as well as the Yahoo Mail mobile app for iOS and Android.

How to Permanently Delete Yahoo Mail Messages

You can empty the Trash folder by permanently deleting messages in your Trash folder in the web version of Yahoo Mail. Permanently deleting email means that messages are removed from the Inbox and the Trash folder. In the folders list, hover the mouse cursor over the Trash folder. Select the trashcan icon that appears. An Empty the Trash folder confirmation message appears asking if you are sure you want to permanently delete all emails in Trash. In the confirmation dialog box, select OK. Your Trash folder is now empty.

How to Empty the Trash in Yahoo Mail Basic

To purge all mail from the Trash folder in Yahoo Mail Basic, select Empty next to Trash. Permanently deleting emails means that they are removed from the Inbox and the Trash folder.

How to Empty the Trash in the Yahoo Mail App

To empty the trash in the mobile app: Select the hamburger menu (the three stacked lines) in the upper-left corner. Select the trashcan icon next to the Trash folder. In the confirmation dialog box, select OK. Your Trash folder is now empty.

How to Recover Mail After You' ve Emptied the Yahoo Mail Trash

If you act quickly, you might be able to recover messages you deleted from your trash folder. Either download all the messages that came through your Yahoo Mail account, or forward them to a different email address either automatically or manually. You're not technically undeleting so much as you're racing against time before the Yahoo servers fully synchronize your deletions across all your devices. To recover an important message after it has been purged from the trash: Go to the Yahoo Mail Restore Help Form and select Recover lost or deleted emails. Enter your Yahoo ID or email address where prompted, then follow the on-screen instructions. Yahoo can only recover some deleted messages, and only if the messages were purged within the last seven days. You can't recover messages if you permanently delete your Yahoo mail account. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Access Google Docs Trash How to Empty the Trash in Mail for macOS How to Recover Deleted Emails in Yahoo Mail How to Recover Missing Emails in Gmail How to Purge Deleted Outlook Email How to Flag a Message for Follow-Up in Yahoo Mail How to Empty Deleted Items and Junk Folders Fast in Outlook.com How to Send Spam to the Spam Folder in Yahoo Mail How to Permanently Delete Your Yahoo Mail Account How to Purge Deleted Messages Automatically in Outlook How to Access a Yahoo Mail Account in iPhone Mail How to Reactivate Your Yahoo! Mail Account Due to Inactivity How to Empty Your Gmail Inbox Quickly How to Auto Empty Trash in Outlook How to Send Mail From All Your Accounts in Yahoo! Mail How to Recover/Reactivate an Old Yahoo Mail Account Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies