> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://atomrigslab.gitbook.io/fortress-arena/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://atomrigslab.gitbook.io/fortress-arena/game-play/mail.md).

# Mail

## How to receive mail

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* When you receive mail, a red dot will appear on the mail icon.

## Mail retention period&#x20;

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* It's important to be aware that all mail will be automatically deleted 30 days after the date it was initially received.
* You can check the expiration date by looking at the <mark style="color:yellow;">Expires after days</mark> in the mail list.
* <mark style="color:red;">Please note that items included in the mail will also be deleted.</mark>

## Maximum number of archived mails

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* You can keep up to 200 mails, and if the maximum number is exceeded, mails will be deleted in order of age.
* The number of archived mails can be viewed in the bottom right corner of the mail popup.
* <mark style="color:red;">Please note that items included in the mail will also be deleted.</mark>