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How to Delete Previously Viewed Emails from Inbox Folder using Email Disk Usage in cPanel
Introduction
This Knowledge Base article provides a concise, step-by-step guide on How to Delete Previously Viewed Emails from the Inbox folder using Email Disk Usage in cPanel. Emails that have already been read and viewed may no longer be necessary to keep in your Inbox, and removing them can help you maintain a cleaner mailbox while freeing up storage space. The Email Disk Usage feature allows you to efficiently delete all previously viewed messages in one action.
Prerequisite
- Access to your cPanel login page.
Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1: Log in to cPanel
- Access and log in to your cPanel account using your username and password.
Step 2: Open Email Disk Usage
- In the Home page, under Email, click Email Disk Usage.
Step 3: Select the Email Account
- From the Account menu, select the email account you want to manage.
Step 4: Locate the Inbox Folder
- In the Mailbox table, find the INBOX folder for your email account.
- Click Manage button next to the INBOX folder.
Step 5: Select Previously Viewed Email Removal Option
- From the Messages to Delete menu, select Previously viewed.
⚠️ Important Note:
- Once emails are deleted permanently, they cannot be retrieved.
- Make sure you have backed up any important messages before proceeding.
Step 6: Delete the Previously Viewed Emails
- Click Delete Permanently to remove all previously viewed emails from your Inbox folder.
Step 7: Verify Deletion
- A success message confirming successful deletion will appear.
- Additionally, you may check your email directly to confirm the deletion was successful.
Conclusion
By following these steps, you can delete previously viewed emails from the Inbox folder using Email Disk Usage in cPanel. This helps you keep only unread messages in your Inbox while clearing out emails you’ve already processed.
Should you encounter any issues or have any questions, our support team at IPSERVERONE is always here to assist you. Don’t hesitate to reach out to us at support@ipserverone.com for any help you need.







