To prevent accidental deletion of important emails on your Mac in the future, consider implementing the following strategies:
Organize your inbox: Create separate folders or labels for important emails, so they don't get mixed up with less important ones. This will help you avoid deleting important messages by mistake.
Flag or star important emails: Most email clients, including Mac's Mail app, allow you to flag or star important emails. This makes them stand out in your inbox and reduces the chances of accidentally deleting them.
Enable "Undo" option: Some email clients, like Gmail, have an "Undo" feature that allows you to retrieve a deleted email within a specified time frame (e.g., 30 seconds). If you're using an email client without this feature, consider switching to one that has it.
Create email rules and filters: Set up rules and filters to automatically sort incoming emails based on specific criteria, such as the sender or subject. This can help you keep your inbox organized and reduce the chances of accidentally deleting important messages.
Regularly backup your emails: Use a backup solution like Time Machine to regularly back up your emails. This ensures that even if you accidentally delete an important email, you can still retrieve it from your backup.