i need my folders back

Echipa Flanco Harlau 20 Reputation points
2025-07-28T14:41:07.03+00:00
I accidentally deleted all the folders and messages. How can I recover each folder and messages in the folder?
Outlook | Web | Outlook on the web for business | Email
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Alina-Le 6,400 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
2025-07-28T15:06:33.73+00:00

Good day @Echipa Flanco Harlau

Welcome to Q&A forum!

I deeply acknowledge that losing folders and messages can be stressful, especially when it’s accidental. However, don’t worry, Outlook on the web has a few ways to help you recover deleted items.

Here’s a step-by-step guide to recover folders and messages in Outlook on the web for you:

1. Check the “Deleted Items” folder

Outlook automatically moves deleted emails and folders here.

  • Go to your Outlook Web.
  • In the left pane, click on Deleted Items.
  • Look for your folders or individual messages.
    • If you see a folder, right-click it and choose Restore > select the destination folder.

For messages, select them and click Restore or Move to Inbox.

Note: If you deleted a folder, its messages might appear individually in Deleted Items — folders themselves don’t always stay intact.

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2. Search for specific emails

Sometimes messages are still in your mailbox but moved elsewhere.

  • Use the search bar at the top of Outlook.
  • Type keywords, sender names, or subjects to locate missing messages.

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