How to archive old mails in gmail

Archiving old emails in Gmail can help you declutter your inbox and keep your important messages organized. Here are the steps to archive old emails in Gmail:

Method 1: Using the "Archive" button

  1. Log in to your Gmail account.
  2. Open the email you want to archive.
  3. Click on the three vertical dots at the top right corner of the email.
  4. Select "Archive" from the dropdown menu.

Method 2: Using the "Archive" button in the inbox

  1. Log in to your Gmail account.
  2. Open your inbox.
  3. Check the box next to the email(s) you want to archive.
  4. Click on the "Archive" button at the top of the inbox.

Method 3: Using keyboard shortcut

  1. Log in to your Gmail account.
  2. Open your inbox.
  3. Press the "e" key on your keyboard to select the email(s) you want to archive.
  4. Press the "a" key on your keyboard to archive the selected email(s).

Method 4: Using filters

  1. Log in to your Gmail account.
  2. Click on the gear icon at the top right corner of the page.
  3. Select "See all settings" from the dropdown menu.
  4. Go to the "Filters and Blocked Addresses" tab.
  5. Click on "Create a new filter".
  6. Enter the criteria for the emails you want to archive (e.g., "older than 1 year").
  7. Select "Apply the label" and choose "Archived" from the dropdown menu.
  8. Click "Create filter".

Method 5: Using the "Search" function

  1. Log in to your Gmail account.
  2. Open your inbox.
  3. Use the search bar at the top of the page to search for emails older than a certain date (e.g., "older_than:1y").
  4. Check the box next to the email(s) you want to archive.
  5. Click on the "Archive" button at the top of the inbox.

Note: When you archive an email, it will be moved to the "All Mail" label, which is a separate label from your inbox. You can still access archived emails by searching for them or by going to the "All Mail" label.