How to Retrieve Recently Deleted Messages on Your Mac- A Step-by-Step Guide

How to Delete Recently Deleted Messages on Mac

Have you ever accidentally deleted a message on your Mac and then realized that you still need it? Don’t worry; you can easily recover recently deleted messages on your Mac. In this article, we will guide you through the steps to delete recently deleted messages on your Mac, ensuring that you can free up space and maintain a clean inbox.

1. Access the Recently Deleted Folder

The first step to delete recently deleted messages on your Mac is to access the Recently Deleted folder. This folder is where all the deleted items, including messages, are stored temporarily before they are permanently deleted. To access the folder, follow these steps:

1. Open the Finder on your Mac.
2. Click on the “Recently Deleted” folder on the left sidebar. If you don’t see it, you may need to click on “All My Files” and then expand the “Recently Deleted” folder.

2. Select the Messages You Want to Delete

Once you have accessed the Recently Deleted folder, you will see a list of all the deleted messages. To delete the messages you want to remove permanently, follow these steps:

1. Click on the message you want to delete. If you want to delete multiple messages, you can hold down the “Command” key and click on each message to select them.
2. Right-click on the selected messages and choose “Move to Trash” from the context menu. Alternatively, you can press the “Command” and “Backspace” keys to delete the messages.

3. Empty the Trash

After you have moved the messages to the Trash, they are still not permanently deleted from your Mac. To free up space and ensure that the messages are gone for good, you need to empty the Trash. Here’s how to do it:

1. Open the Trash folder by double-clicking on it.
2. Click on the “Empty” button in the upper-right corner of the window.
3. Confirm the deletion by clicking “Empty Trash” in the dialogue box that appears.

4. Confirm Deletion

After you have emptied the Trash, the messages are now permanently deleted from your Mac. If you want to ensure that the deletion is successful, you can follow these steps:

1. Open the Finder and click on the “Go” menu at the top of the screen.
2. Select “Go to Folder” from the dropdown menu.
3. Enter “/Volumes” (without quotes) in the dialog box and click “Go.” This will take you to the root directory of your Mac’s hard drive.
4. Look for the “.Trashes” folder and open it.
5. Check if the “.Trashes” folder contains the deleted messages. If it does, it means the deletion was successful.

By following these steps, you can easily delete recently deleted messages on your Mac. Remember to regularly empty the Trash to free up space and maintain a clean and organized inbox.