Storage space in your Bluewin email account
Is your Bluewin inbox full? Find out how to increase or free up storage space in Bluewin Email and how to delete emails.
Show storage space
You can see how much storage space you're using and how much you have left in Webmail, on the left below the folder overview.
Free up storage space
If your storage space is full, you won't be able to send or receive any more emails. There are two ways to free up storage space:
Delete emails
Delete received and sent emails.
To ensure important emails aren’t lost, save them locally.
Upgrade your plan
Upgrade to a higher email plan.
Delete e-mails
Free up storage space by deleting emails. Here's how:
Delete emails in Webmail
Sign in to Webmail
Sign in to Webmail using your Swisscom login credentials.
Select an email account
Select the email account you want.
Select the emails you want to delete
Check your Inbox and other folders to see which emails you no longer need. Select those emails.
Delete emails
Delete them by clicking the trash can icon.
Empty the trash
Empty the Recycle Bin.
Important: Emails deleted from the Trash are permanently deleted and cannot be recovered.
Deleting emails in your email program
Open your email program
Sign in to Webmail using your Swisscom login credentials.
If you've set up your Bluewin email using the POP3 server, delete the emails in Webmail.
Select the emails you want to delete
Check your Inbox and other folders to see which emails you no longer need. Select those emails.
Delete the emails
Delete them by clicking the trash can icon.
Empty the trash
Empty the Recycle Bin.
Important: Emails that you delete from the Trash are gone for good. You cannot recover them.
FAQ
How can I best manage my storage space in Bluewin Email to avoid filling up my inbox?
You have several options:
- Delete emails: Regularly delete emails with large attachments or emails you no longer need.
Instructions: Delete emails - Save emails locally: Save important emails on your computer, on an external hard drive, or in a secure cloud. You can then delete the emails in bluewin.
Instructions: Save emails locally - Empty folders: Regularly empty the Trash and the Spam folder. These also take up storage space.
How can I purchase more storage space?
If your mailbox is too small, you can switch to a bluewin email plan with more storage space at any time.
What happens if my Bluewin inbox is full?
If your inbox is full, you won't be able to receive or send any more emails. Free up some space or switch your email service.
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