Microsoft Outlook - Recover Deleted Emails

Microsoft Outlook allows you to restore items that were accidentally deleted. Follow the instructions below based on the version of Outlook you are using.

 

Outlook Application

  1. Open the Deleted Items folder.
  2. Select the item(s) you want to restore.
  3. Right-click the selected item(s), then choose Move.
  4. Choose the destination folder and select OK.

 

Outlook on the Web

  1. Open the Deleted Items folder.
  2. Select the item(s) you want to restore.
  3. Select Restore from the toolbar at the top of the message list.

 

Recover Items Removed from Deleted Items

Items removed from the Deleted Items folder may still be recoverable for a limited time using the Recover items deleted from this folder option.

  1. Open the Deleted Items folder.
  2. Select Recover items deleted from this folder.
     Deleted Items folder showing the “Recover items recently removed from this folder” option.
  3. Select the item(s) you want to restore.
  4. Select Restore Selected Items.
  5. Select Ok.

 

Additional Resources

For more detailed instructions, including an instructional video and step-by-step images, visit the Microsoft support article: Recover and restore deleted items in Outlook.