How to block gmail junk mail

The eternal struggle against spam! Here are some ways to block Gmail junk mail:

1. Use Gmail's built-in filters:

• Log in to your Gmail account and click on the gear icon () > See all settings.
• Go to the "Filters and Blocked Addresses" tab.
• Click on "Create a new filter" and enter the criteria for the junk mail you want to block (e.g., sender's email address, keywords, etc.).
• Choose the action you want to take (e.g., "Mark as spam" or "Delete it").
• Click "Create filter" to apply the filter.

2. Use Gmail's "Report spam" feature:

• When you receive a spam email, click on the three vertical dots at the top right corner of the email.
• Select "Report spam" from the dropdown menu.
• Gmail will automatically add the sender's email address to your blocked list.

3. Use Gmail's "Block" feature:

• When you receive a spam email, click on the sender's email address at the top of the email.
• Click on the "Block [sender's email address]" link.
• Confirm that you want to block the sender.

4. Use third-party spam filters:

• There are many third-party spam filters available that can help block junk mail in Gmail. Some popular options include:
  • SpamAssassin: A popular open-source spam filter that can be integrated with Gmail.
  • SpamSieve: A spam filter that works with Gmail and other email providers.
  • Spamihilator: A spam filter that can be used with Gmail and other email providers.

5. Use Gmail's "Priority Inbox" feature:

• Gmail's Priority Inbox feature helps to separate important emails from junk mail.
• To enable Priority Inbox, go to the gear icon () > See all settings > Inbox.
• Check the box next to "Priority Inbox" and click "Save Changes".

6. Use a browser extension:

• There are many browser extensions available that can help block junk mail in Gmail. Some popular options include:
  • uBlock Origin: A popular ad blocker that can also block spam emails.
  • SpamBlocker: A browser extension that blocks spam emails in Gmail.
  • Email Filter: A browser extension that allows you to create custom filters for blocking spam emails.

7. Report spam to Google:

• If you receive a spam email that Gmail's filters don't catch, you can report it to Google.
• To report spam, click on the three vertical dots at the top right corner of the email.
• Select "Report spam" from the dropdown menu.
• Fill out the report spam form and submit it to Google.

By following these steps, you can help reduce the amount of junk mail you receive in your Gmail account.