How to Delete an Outlook Group

Deleting an Outlook group can be done from the Group settings

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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Outlook groups are helpful because they allow you access to a shared mailbox and calendar, but have you ever wondered how to delete an Outlook group?

If you don’t need to manage a group anymore, you can quickly delete it, but remember that doing so will delete all the data associated with that group.

However, a deleted group can be recovered for up to 30 days, but that requires help from the IT administrator. In today’s guide, we will look at removing a group properly, so let’s start.

Why can’t I delete group emails in Outlook?

This isn’t unexpected since there’s a difference between deleting a single email and the entire group thread.

The group thread contains multiple emails that might be connected to two or more group members. Deleting it will remove an entire conversation for multiple users, which is why this requires additional permissions.

In case you’re not familiar with this feature, we have a great guide on how to creategroup email in Outlook.

How do I delete a group in Outlook?

1. Use the Outlook app

After doing that, your group will be deleted along with all of its data. This also includes yourshared mailbox in Outlook.

2. Use the Outlook Web app

Keep in mind that the steps might be slightly different if you’re using the older version of Outlook for the Web.

3. Use the iOS app

Remember that for this solution to work, you need to downloadOutlook for iPhonefirst.

As you can see, deleting groups in Microsoft 365 is pretty simple, but the steps might slightly differ depending on your Outlook version.

Outlook is not the only service with this feature, and there are ways tocreate a group email in Gmail, as well.

Now that you know how to delete an Outlook group, let us know your preferred method. We’re looking forward to your responses in the comments section.

How to Delete an Outlook Group#

Why can’t I delete group emails in Outlook?#

How do I delete a group in Outlook?#

1. Use the Outlook app#

2. Use the Outlook Web app#

3. Use the iOS app#