How to Delete Emails Older Then a Year Old

Issue/Question

How do I delete emails older than a year old?

Environment

• Outlook

Resolution

• Open Outlook
• Right-click on the folder to archive
• Select Properties

• Select the AutoArchive tab

• Click the radio button next to Archive this folder using these settings.
• Change Clean out items older than to 12 months
• Click the radio button next to Permanently delete old items
• Click Apply
• Click OK

 Note: This process can be done on any folder in the mailbox just by right-clicking on the folder that needs to have the auto-archiving feature turned on.