How to Delete a Stuck Draft with Large Attachment
Problem
You have a draft email in Airmail with a large attachment that won't delete, or the draft is stuck and can't be discarded.
Solution
Method 1: Delete from Draft Folder
- Go to the Drafts folder in the sidebar
- Find the stuck draft
- Open it by clicking on it
- Remove the attachment first by clicking the X next to the attachment name
- Then click the Close button (X)
- When prompted, select Discard
Method 2: Right-Click Delete
- Navigate to the Drafts folder
- Right-click on the stuck draft
- Select Delete or Move to Trash
Method 3: Delete via Webmail
If the draft won't delete from Airmail:
- Log into your email via web browser (Gmail, Outlook, etc.)
- Go to the Drafts folder
- Delete the stuck draft from there
- Return to Airmail and refresh (pull to refresh or Cmd+R)
Method 3: Clear Local Data
As a last resort:
- Go to Airmail Settings → Accounts
- Select the affected account
- Look for Reset Cache or Rebuild Mailbox
- This will re-sync with the server and should clear the stuck draft
Updated on: 03/28/2026
Thank you!