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How to Delete Large Emails from Sent Folder using Email Disk Usage in cPanel

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Introduction

This Knowledge Base article provides a concise, step-by-step guide on How to Delete Large Emails from the Sent folder using Email Disk Usage in cPanel.Large sent emails, particularly those with file attachments, can take up significant storage space in your mailbox. Using the Email Disk Usage feature, you can efficiently remove emails that are 30MB or larger from your Sent folder to reclaim valuable disk space.

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 Sent Folder

  • In the Mailbox table, find the Sent folder for your email account.
  • Click Manage button next to the Sent folder.

Step 5: Select Large Email Removal Option

  • From the Messages to Delete menu, select 30MB in size or more.

⚠️ 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 Large Emails

  • Click Delete Permanently to remove all emails that are 30MB or larger from your Sent 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.

⚠️ Important Note: Deletion of large emails via Email Disk Usage in cPanel only works for emails that are 30MB or larger.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you can delete large emails from the Sent folder using Email Disk Usage in cPanel. Removing large sent messages with attachments is an effective way to quickly free up significant storage space in your mailbox.

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.

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