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How to Sort Deleted Emails by Size in Roundcube Webmail

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Introduction

This Knowledge Base article provides a concise, step-by-step guide on How to Sort Deleted Emails by Size in Roundcube Webmail. Sorting deleted emails by size organizes your trash messages based on their file size, which is useful for identifying large deleted emails or permanently removing messages that consume significant storage space. Use this guide when you need to manage trash folder storage or locate deleted emails with large attachments.

Prerequisite

  • Access to your Roundcube Webmail login page.

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Log in to Roundcube Webmail

  • Visit the webmail login page (e.g., https://webmail.yourdomain.com).
  • Enter your email address and password, then click Login .

Step 2: Locate the Folder

  • Navigate to the folder containing the email you want to sort (e.g., Deleted Items).

Step 3: Sort Emails by Size

  • Click Options and a pop up window will appear.
  • Select Size for the Sorting Column.
  • Select either ascending or descending as you desired.
  • Select either List and Threads as you desired.

⚠️ Important Note:

  • Ascending vs. Descending:

    • Ascending: A-Z, oldest to newest, smallest to largest.

    • Descending: Z-A, newest to oldest, largest to smallest.

  • List vs. Threads:

    • List: Shows each email separately.

    • Threads: Groups related emails into conversations.

 

 

Step 4: Apply the Changes

  • Click Save to apply for the changes.

Step 5: Verify the Sort Order

  • Review your inbox email list.
  • Emails should now be organized by their size in your chosen order (ascending or descending).
  • The sort order will remain active until you change it or select a different sorting option.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you can sort deleted emails by size in Roundcube Webmail. This sorting method helps you identify large deleted messages that consume storage space, allowing you to prioritize permanent deletion or recovery based on file size. This is particularly useful for managing mailbox quotas.

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