Linux Mail Delete All Command

As a programmer, you may have a lot of emails in your inbox that you no longer need. Manually deleting each email can be a tedious task, but fortunately, there is a command that allows you to delete all emails from your inbox at once. In this guide, we will show you how to use the linux mail delete all command.

Prerequisites

Before we get started, you will need:

• A Linux system with the mailx or mutt application installed
• Access to a mailbox that you want to delete emails from

Steps

1. Open the terminal on your Linux system.

2. Type the following command to launch the mail application, replacing username with your own username:

   mailx -u username
   

   If you are using the mutt application, type the following command instead:

   mutt -f mbox
   

3. Once the mail application is open, type the letter d to delete a single email, or type the letter D to delete all emails in your inbox.

   d
   

   or

   D
   

4. If you typed the letter d, you will be prompted to select the email you want to delete. Use the arrow keys to navigate through your inbox and select the email you want to delete.

5. Once you have selected the email, press the d key again to delete it.

6. If you typed the letter D, all emails in your inbox will be deleted immediately.

Conclusion

The linux mail delete all command is a useful tool for programmers who want to quickly clean up their inbox. By following the steps outlined in this guide, you can easily delete all emails from your inbox with just a few keystrokes.