How do you automatically delete spam mail in gmail

The eternal struggle against spam mail! Gmail provides several ways to automatically delete spam mail. Here are a few methods:

Method 1: Using Gmail's built-in spam filters

1. Log in to your Gmail account.
2. Click on the gear icon () in the upper right corner and select "See all settings."
3. Go to the "Filters and Blocked Addresses" tab.
4. Click on "Create a new filter."
5. In the "From" field, enter a keyword or phrase that is commonly used in spam emails (e.g., "viagra" or "win a prize").
6. Click "Create filter."
7. Select "Apply the label" and choose "Spam" from the dropdown menu.
8. Click "Create."

Gmail will automatically apply the label "Spam" to emails that contain the specified keyword or phrase. You can then set up a filter to automatically delete emails labeled as "Spam."

Method 2: Using Gmail's "Report spam" feature

1. Log in to your Gmail account.
2. Open an email that you consider spam.
3. Click on the three vertical dots () at the top right corner of the email.
4. Select "Report spam."
5. Gmail will automatically move the email to the "Spam" folder.

Method 3: Using third-party email clients or plugins

There are several third-party email clients and plugins that can help you automatically delete spam mail in Gmail. Some popular options include:

• SaneBlackHole: A Chrome extension that automatically deletes spam emails from your Gmail inbox.
• SpamSieve: A plugin for Mac that integrates with Gmail and automatically deletes spam emails.
• SpamAssassin: A popular open-source spam filter that can be integrated with Gmail.

Method 4: Using Gmail's "Priority Inbox" feature

1. Log in to your Gmail account.
2. Click on the gear icon () in the upper right corner and select "See all settings."
3. Go to the "Inbox" tab.
4. Under "Priority Inbox," select "Enable Priority Inbox."
5. Gmail will automatically prioritize important emails and move less important emails, including spam, to the "Updates" tab.

By using one or a combination of these methods, you can effectively automate the deletion of spam mail in your Gmail account.