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Maybe you need more iCloud storage on your device, or maybe you want to make sure you don't lose emails you might need later. Either way, you can set how long deleted iCloud emails stay in the trash on your iOS device. Here’s how to set how long deleted iCloud emails stay in the trash on an iPhone or iPad.
Why You'll Love This Tip:
- Keep your deleted emails around for a while longer.
- Easily recover a deleted email if you realize you need it.
How to Set How Long Emails Stay in Trash
System Requirements
This tip works on iPhones running iOS 16 or later. Find out how to update to the latest version of iOS.
Setting how long your emails stay in the trash folder can help if you ever need to know how to recover deleted emails on your iPhone. However, once your emails have left the trash, they’re gone forever. So consider that when selecting your time; otherwise, this is a fantastic feature. For more hidden iPhone tips and tricks, be sure to sign up for our free Tip of the Day newsletter. Now, here's how to set how long emails stay in the trash folder on your iPhone:
- Open Settings, and tap your Apple ID at the top.
![iphone settings app with a red box around apple id]()
- Tap iCloud.
![iphone apple id settings with a red box around icloud]()
- Tap iCloud Mail.
![iphone icloud settings with a red box around icloud mail]()
- Tap Mailbox Behaviors.
![iphone icloud email settings with a red box around mailbox behaviors button]()
- Tap Remove.
![iphone icloud email mailbox behavior settings with a red box around remove button]()
- Here you can change when deleted messages get completely deleted by choosing Never, After One Day, After One Week, and After One Month.
![iphone email removal settings with a red box around time options for never, after one day, after one week, and after one month]()
That's how to set how long emails stay in the trash folder before they are deleted permanently. Next, find out how to delete mail on iPhone.
