Want emails to disappear automatically?
SaneBox can handle that! Here’s how to set it up for specific folders.
Access Folder Settings:
- Click “Show More” in your SaneBox dashboard.
- Select “Folders” then click the gear icon on your chosen folder.
Set Up Auto-Archiving or Trashing:
- Toggle on “Automatically move old emails from this folder.”
- Choose where emails go (Archive or Trash).
- Select how long you want to keep emails (1 day to 3 months).
Why Use Auto-Archiving/Trashing?
- Declutter SaneNews and DIY Folders: These often contain temporary emails that don’t need to be kept forever. Think of them like old newspapers – you don’t need them after reading.
- Focus on What Matters: By automatically dealing with less important emails, SaneBox keeps your Inbox clear for the most crucial messages.
Here’s When Auto-Archiving/Trashing is Useful:
- Newsletters: After 1 month.
- Marketing Emails: After 1 month.
- Logs/Alerts: After 2 weeks to 2 months (depending on type).
Here’s When to Reconsider:
- Receipts: Keep these indefinitely in their designated folder.
- SaneLater Folder: Regularly processing this folder is a good habit. Consider a 3-month minimum before trashing emails here.
- Forwarded Emails: Don’t auto-archive/trash these to maintain a clear record.
Feeling overwhelmed?
Turn on “Do Not Disturb” to move all new emails to a dedicated folder, giving you peace of mind and focus time.
Important Note
When trying to enable auto-archiving for a Sane folder, the folder must have less than 5,000 emails in it - if it has more, you will receive an error stating “Sorry, there are currently too many messages in this folder to enable this option”. We would recommend deleting some emails first to get under 5,000.