Auto-Archiving of Emails for UA Accounts
- September 25th, 2024
- in Software News
As part of our ongoing efforts to improve and maintain our email services, The University of Alabama’s Office of Information Technology will begin auto-archiving emails over two years old for all students, faculty and staff. This decision was made after a successful pilot with alumni, retirees, OIT staff, and the IT Forum.
Starting October 10, 2024, any email older than two years will be automatically moved to a new “Online Archive” folder in your inbox or other folders. This change is designed to help you manage your inbox more efficiently while ensuring that your important messages remain accessible.
Key points to note:
- Auto-Archiving Process: Emails older than two years will be moved to the “Online Archive” folder. This process will be a phased approach so you may not experience an immediate difference.
- Access: You will still have full access to these archived emails. They are not being deleted, only moved.
- Search: You can search within the “Online Archive” just as you would with your primary inbox.
For more detailed information about this update and how to access your archived emails, please visit the OIT Knowledge Base.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please do not hesitate to contact the IT Service Desk at ITSD@ua.edu or 205-348-5555.