How to Delete Emails on iPhone

Are you tired of a cluttered inbox on your iPhone? Deleting emails can help you stay organized and make room for new messages. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to delete emails on your iPhone.

Method 1: Deleting Individual Emails

If you receive an email that you no longer need, follow these steps to delete it:

1. Step 1: Open the Mail app on your iPhone.
2. Step 2: Find the email you want to delete by scrolling through your inbox or using the search bar at the top of the screen.
3. Step 3: Once you have located the email, tap on it to open it.
4. Step 4: At the bottom-right corner of the screen, you will see a trash can icon. Tap on it.
5. Step 5: A confirmation message will appear asking if you want to move the message to the Trash folder. Tap “Delete Message” to confirm.

Congratulations! You have successfully deleted an individual email from your iPhone.

Method 2: Deleting Multiple Emails

If you have a lot of emails that need deleting, following these steps will help speed up the process:

1. Step 1: Open the Mail app on your iPhone.
2. Step 2: Navigate to your inbox or any other mailbox where the emails are located.
3. Step 3: Tap on “Edit” at the top-right corner of the screen.
4. Step 4: Select the emails you want to delete by tapping on the circles next to them. You can also tap “Select All” at the top-left corner of the screen to select all emails in the mailbox.
5. Step 5: Once you have selected the emails, tap on “Delete” at the bottom-right corner of the screen.
6. Step 6: A confirmation message will appear asking if you want to move the selected messages to the Trash folder. Tap “Delete” to confirm.

You have successfully deleted multiple emails from your iPhone! Now you can enjoy a clutter-free inbox.

Method 3: Deleting Emails from All Mailboxes

If you want to delete emails from all your mailboxes, including your iCloud, Gmail, or other email accounts configured on your iPhone, follow these steps:

1. Step 1: Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
2. Step 2: Scroll down and tap on “Passwords & Accounts“.
3. Step 3: Tap on the email account from which you want to delete emails.
4. Step 4: Underneath your email address, you will see a list of options. Tap on “Show All Mail“.
5. Step 5: Tap on “Edit” at the top-right corner of the screen.
6. Step 6: Select the emails you want to delete by tapping on the circles next to them.

   You can also tap “Select All” at the top-left corner of the screen to select all emails in the mailbox.

7. Step 7: Once you have selected the emails, tap on “Delete” at the bottom-right corner of the screen.
8. Step 8: A confirmation message will appear asking if you want to move the selected messages to the Trash folder.

You have successfully deleted emails from all your mailboxes on your iPhone. Your inbox is now clean and organized!

Note:

If you delete an email by mistake, don’t worry! Deleted emails are moved to the Trash folder, where they will be stored for a limited time (usually 30 days) before being permanently deleted. If you need to recover a deleted email, you can go to the Trash folder and restore it.

Deleting emails on your iPhone is a simple yet effective way to keep your inbox tidy. Whether you choose to delete individual emails or multiple ones, following these methods will help you maintain an organized email experience on your iPhone.