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Select the All Mail label to see all mail, including what”s been archived.Select any message you want to recover, and then select Move to Inbox.In the Gmail app, find and open the message, then tap the three-dot menu and select Move to Inbox.
This article explains how to find archived emails in Gmail and move them back to your Inbox. Instructions apply to Gmail in all web browsers and the Gmail mobile app.
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How to Retrieve Archived Emails in a Browser
Although archived messages are removed from your inbox, these messages are still stored in your Gmail account and can be retrieved in a few steps. These messages also remain indexed and appear when you search for Gmail messages. You can view emails while they”re archived, but if you plan to continue the conversation, move the messages in the conversation to the Inbox.
Select the emails you want to return to the Inbox. The emails that are in the Inbox are labeled Inbox in front of the subject line.
A confirmation appears that verifies the emails have been moved to the Inbox. Select Undo to reverse the process.
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Retrieve Archived Emails Using the Mobile App
Here”s how to move archived messages back to your Inbox using the mobile Gmail app:
Tips to Avoid Accidental Archiving
It can be easy to archive a message accidentally. Avoid this by taking the following precautions:
On a smartphone or tablet, take your time when scrolling through messages and don”t make any sudden swiping motions from right to left.The archive swipe motion can be changed in the app settings. Go to General settings > Swipe actions.
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