How to Mass Delete Emails in Apple Mail

Paurush dabbles around iOS and Mac while his close encounters are with Android and Windows. Before becoming a writer, he produced videos for brands like Mr. Phone and Digit. On weekends, he is a full-time cinephile trying to reduce his never-ending watchlist, often making it longer.

Mass Delete Emails on iPhone and iPad

Let us begin with the steps to bulk delete emails in the Mail app on your iPhone or iPad. Ensure that you are using the latest version of the app to avoid any hiccups while following the steps.

Step 1:Open the Mail app and then tap onEditat the top-right corner.

Step 2:Tap andselect the individual emailsthat you want to delete.

To speed up the process, you canswipe down through the checkboxes to select multiple emails.

Step 3:Long-press theArchive optionat the bottom-right corner and then tap onDelete Selected Messages.

In case you prefer todelete emails instead of archiving them, here’s how to set it as the default option on your iPhone or iPad.

Step 1:OpenSettings > Mail > Accounts > Tap on your email account > Advanced.

Step 2:SelectDeleted Mailbox. Then go to theAccounts pageand then tapDoneat the top-right corner.

Mass Delete Emails on Mac

If you prefer using the Mail app mostly on your Mac, here’s how you can mass delete emails.

Step 1:Open theMailapp.

Step 2:PressShift and Down Arrow keysto select the emails that you wish to delete. You can also pressCommand + A to select all your emailsif you wish to clear your inbox completely.

Step 3:Click theDeleteicon at the top right side.

You can also refer to our posts in case the Mail app is not syncing yourGmailor Outlook accounts.

Delete All Emails From One Sender in Apple Mail

If you wish to delete multiple emails you received from one sender in your inbox, here’s how you can go about it.

On iPhone and iPad

Step 1:Open theMailapp and thensearch for the sender’s name.

Step 2:Once you see all the emails received from that sender, tap onEditand thenselect those emails.

To speed up the process, you canswipe down through the checkboxesuntil you reach the bottom of the screen.

Step 3:Tap theDeleteicon at the bottom.

On Mac

Step 1:Open theMailapp on your Mac and then search for thesender’s name.

Step 2:Once you see all the emails received from that sender, pressCommand + Ato select them all and then click theDeleteicon.

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Last updated on 23 August, 2024

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