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Many people simply delete all of their old emails<\/a> once they are no longer required. But what do you do when you might need to reference that message again in the future? This is where archiving is useful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While deleted emails are sent to the Trash folder for 30 days before being wiped from Google\u2019s servers, archived emails are instead sent to a hidden folder where they remain indefinitely. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This helps to declutter your inbox while holding onto potentially important email messages just in case. <\/p>\n\n\n\n There are three easy ways to archive an email using Gmail. <\/p>\n\n\n\n To archive an email on a web browser:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Alternatively, if you\u2019ve opened the email you\u2019d like to archive:<\/p>\n\n\n\n To archive a Gmail email using Android or iOS:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Unfortunately, there\u2019s no separate Gmail archive folder where the emails are stored. However, there are two ways to find archived emails. Firstly, if you remember the subject matter or sender, you can search for the email using the Gmail search bar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you don\u2019t remember any key terms, here\u2019s how you can find archived emails on PC or Mac:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Note: <\/strong>You can also search by using the makeshift \u201cAll Mail\u201d label. To do this, type \u201c-in:Sent -in:Draft -in:Inbox\u201d in the search bar.<\/p>\n\n\n To find archived Gmail messages on iPhone or Android:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Unfortunately, if you don\u2019t remember any key terms, searching through all of your emails may take some time. This is why it can be helpful to use a more advanced sorting strategy to reduce spam and organize your email, especially if you\u2019re using a work email (and need to remain compliant with secure email procedures).\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019ve accidentally archived an email or simply want to unarchive one of your archived messages, it\u2019s easy to return it to your primary inbox. <\/p>\n\n\n\n To unarchive emails on your Microsoft PC or Mac:<\/p>\n\n\n\n To unarchive your message on your Apple or Android device:<\/p>\n\n\n\nHow to Archive in Gmail<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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