Do retention policies apply to subfolders?

Do retention policies apply to subfolders?

Users can apply a retention policy to user-created folders or subfolders and individual items (including subfolders and items in a default folder), but not to default folders.

Which of these tags are for default folders?

RPTs are retention tags for default folders. You can only select a delete action for RPTs – either delete and allow recovery or permanently delete.

How do you apply retention policy to all mailboxes?

Use the EAC to apply a retention policy to multiple mailboxes

1. Navigate to Recipients > Mailboxes.
2. In the list view, use the Shift or Ctrl keys to select multiple mailboxes.
3. In the details pane, click More options.
4. Under Retention Policy, click Update.

How do I create a retention policy tag in Exchange 2010?

Step 1: Create a retention tag

1. Go to Compliance management > Retention tags, and click Add .
2. Select one of the following options: Applied automatically to entire mailbox (default): Creates a default policy tag (DPT).
3. The New retention tag page title and options vary depending on the type of tag you select.

Does retention policy apply to archive mailbox?

Every mailbox in Exchange Online is assigned a Retention Policy. The Default Retention Policy in Exchange Online includes a tag that will move emails to the archive mailbox (if enabled) after two years. When a Retention Policy is applied to a mailbox, it also applies to the online archive mailbox (if it exists).

What are the default folders in your mailbox?

Default email folders are created by the email system as top-level folders and include your Inbox, Drafts, Sent Items, Deleted Items, Junk Email, and Clutter folders.

Do retention policies apply to shared mailboxes?

Does O365 retention policies apply to shared mailboxes? Retention policies only apply to licensed mailboxes. You would need to apply an appropriate EOP license to the shared mailbox.

How do I apply for a different retention policy?

In the Navigation Pane, click to highlight the mail folder that needs to be changed. 2. From the Folder Tab click Policy Page 4 3. From the Folder Policy list, set your desired retention policy then click OK.

How do I apply the retention policy to the Deleted Items folder?

Create a custom retention policy tag for the Deleted Items folder

1. On the Retention tags page, click New tag.
2. On the New tag applied automatically to a default folder page, complete the following fields:
3. Click Save to create the custom RPT for the Deleted Items folder.

Where do I put my retention policy in Microsoft Exchange?

Users can apply a retention policy to user-created folders or subfolders and individual items (including subfolders and items in a default folder), but not to default folders. Users can also use the Exchange admin center (EAC) to select additional personal tags that aren’t linked to their retention policy.

How are default policy tags used in Microsoft Exchange?

Applying default policy tags (DPTs) to mailboxes to manage the retention of all untagged items. Allowing the user to assign personal tags to custom folders and individual items. Separating MRM functionality from users’ Inbox management and filing habits.

Can a default folder be added to a retention policy?

You can only add one RPT for a particular default folder to a Retention Policy. For example, if a retention policy has an Inbox tag, you can’t add another RPT of type Inbox to that retention policy. To learn how to create RPTs or other types of retention tags and add them to a retention policy, see Create a Retention Policy.

Can a retention policy include delete and archive tags?

A retention policy can contain both archive tags (tags that move items to the personal archive mailbox) and deletion tags (tags that delete items). A mailbox item can also have both types of tags applied. Archive mailboxes don’t have a separate retention policy.