Outlook Delete from Server Options

There are times when you'll need Outlook to manage your online storage for email. You may want your email deleted form the server as soon as Outlook gets it - or you may want to leave a copy online for a day or so, so that your mobile devices can download a copy as well.

For Windows

1. Go to Account Settings under Tools
2. Double Click the Account you want to Change
3. Go to MORE SETTINGS (Lower Right)
4. Click the Advanced Tab

To have the emails removed as soon as Outlook Downloads - UNCHECK the box "Leave a copy on the...."
If you have mobile devices getting mail, CHECK the box "Leave a copy on the...." and set "Remove after..." to 3 days.

5. Click OK

For the Mac

1. Go to Outlook Preferences, Accounts
2. Select the account you want to change
3. Click Advanced

To have the emails removed as soon as Outlook Downloads - UNCHECK the box "Leave a copy on the...."
If you have mobile devices getting mail, CHECK the box "Leave a copy on the...." and set "Delete copies from..." to After One Day.

4. Click OK