Accidentally sent an email too soon, or worse, to the wrong person entirely? Some email providers let you unsend or recall messages, but only under certain conditions.
How to unsend an Email
- Gmail: Click “Undo Send” within 5-30 seconds (set in Settings).
- Outlook: Use “Recall This Message,” but it only works if the recipient hasn’t opened it yet.
- Apple Mail: Uses “Undo Send” for a short delay period.
If you can’t recall the email, a quick follow-up correction email is the best way to recover.