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How to Delete Previously Viewed Emails from Trash 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 Trash folder using Email Disk Usage in cPanel. Deleted emails that you’ve already reviewed in your Trash folder can be safely removed to free up storage space. The Email Disk Usage feature allows you to efficiently delete all previously viewed messages from your Trash folder 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 Trash Folder
- In the Mailbox table, find the Trash folder for your email account.
- Click Manage button next to the Trash 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 Trash 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 Trash folder using Email Disk Usage in cPanel. This helps you maintain a cleaner Trash folder by removing messages you’ve already reviewed and confirmed you no longer need.
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.







