How to avoid junk mails in gmail
The eternal struggle against junk mail! Here are some effective ways to reduce junk mail in your Gmail inbox:
- Use Gmail's built-in filters: Create filters to automatically sort, forward, or delete emails that contain specific keywords, sender addresses, or subjects.
- Go to Settings (gear icon) > Filters and Blocked Addresses > Create a new filter.
- Enter the criteria you want to use to identify junk mail (e.g., "subject: spam" or "from: [email address]").
- Choose the action you want to take (e.g., "Delete it" or "Mark as read").
- Report spam: Mark emails as spam by clicking the "Report spam" button (three vertical dots > Report spam). This helps Gmail's algorithms learn to recognize similar emails as spam.
- Use Gmail's spam detection: Enable Gmail's built-in spam detection by going to Settings > Filters and Blocked Addresses > Enable "Spam detection".
- Block senders: Block specific senders by going to Settings > Filters and Blocked Addresses > Create a new filter.
- Enter the sender's email address or domain.
- Choose the action you want to take (e.g., "Block the sender").
- Use third-party spam filters: Consider using third-party spam filters like SpamAssassin, SpamSieve, or SpamFilter.
- Use a strong password and 2-factor authentication: Protect your account with a strong password and enable 2-factor authentication (2FA) to prevent unauthorized access.
- Monitor your account activity: Regularly check your account activity to detect and report any suspicious activity.
- Use a junk mail reporting tool: Tools like SpamCop or SpamAssassin can help you report spam and block senders.
- Use a Gmail add-on: Add-ons like SpamSieve or SpamFilter can help you manage your junk mail more effectively.
- Keep your Gmail account up to date: Regularly update your Gmail account to ensure you have the latest security patches and features.
By following these steps, you can significantly reduce the amount of junk mail in your Gmail inbox and make your email experience more enjoyable!