I want to delete all mail stored in iCloud. Howto?
How to delete all mail in iCloud
Posted on Sep 30, 2026 12:11 AM
I want to delete all mail stored in iCloud. Howto?
Posted on Sep 30, 2026 12:11 AM
Sep 30, 2026 9:47 PM in response to yfromnor
"How to delete all mail in iCloud: I want to delete all mail stored in iCloud. Howto?"
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Deleting All Files on iCloud:
Why so? If you need this for further keeping, then I highly-recommend exporting all of your mail, for archival and recovery purposes. Use a Mac for this, as it is required for creating an archives and backups. Elsewise, add it to a third-party app, on your iPhone.
As Apple Warns Here:
WARNING: Deleting a mailbox permanently deletes the mailbox and its contents (including other mailboxes), and can’t be undone.
Frist...
I. Add your Apple iCloud Account:
then...
II. Export the Mail, for Backup (If Desired):
For recovers purposes, creating a backup of all of your mailboxes is best. You can add this to an external hard drive, or store it on your Mac.
then...
III. Perform the Deletion:
Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256367680