Does Deleting an Email on Gmail Remove It for the Recipient?

Learn whether deleting an email on Gmail affects the recipient's inbox, and discover tips for handling sensitive information.

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Deleting an email on Gmail only removes it from your own inbox. It does not affect the recipient's copy. For privacy, be cautious with sensitive information. Retrieve an unsent email using 'Undo Send' immediately after sending, but once sent, the recipient controls their copy.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What happens to an email when I delete it from Gmail? When you delete an email from your Gmail inbox, it only removes the email from your account. The recipient retains their copy of the email.
  2. Can I recall an email once it's been sent in Gmail? You cannot recall an email once it's sent, but you can use the 'Undo Send' feature immediately after sending to prevent it from reaching the recipient.
  3. Does the recipient receive a notification when I delete an email? No, the recipient does not receive any notification if you delete the email from your inbox.
  4. Is my email safe if I delete it from my Gmail account? Deleting an email only affects your inbox. For sensitive information, it's important to be cautions as the recipient still has access to their copy of the email.

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