How long are deleted items retained? How do I configure automatic permanent deletion?
• How long deleted items are retained depends on the type of account and how it is configured. • For IMAP accounts, you can edit the account settings to automatically delete after a certain interval or you can use the Schedules tool to schedule automatic deletes • For Exchange accounts you can use the Schedules tool to schedule automatic deletes • For POP accounts, you can edit the account settings or use the Schedules tool to schedule automatic deletes • IMAP – to schedule automatic permanent deletion of items in your Deleted Items folder in an IMAP account you may do one of the following: • Edit account settings • Go to Tools > Accounts • Select the Mail tab, highlight your IMAP account, and click Edit • Under the Edit Account menu, click the Advanced tab • Under Delete options choose how you would like your messages to be deleted • Use Schedules • Go to Tools > Run Schedule > Edit Schedules • Name the schedule • For “When,” choose something other than manual and configure, for examp
