How to block junk mail in gmail on iphone

The eternal struggle against junk mail! Here's how to block junk mail in Gmail on your iPhone:

Method 1: Using Gmail's built-in filters

  1. Open the Gmail app on your iPhone.
  2. Tap the three horizontal lines (menu icon) in the top left corner.
  3. Tap "Settings" (gear icon).
  4. Scroll down to "Filters and Blocked Addresses."
  5. Tap "Create a new filter."
  6. Enter the sender's email address or a keyword from the junk mail in the "From" field.
  7. Tap "Create."
  8. Choose the action you want to take: "Mark as read," "Delete it," or "Block."
  9. Tap "Create."

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

  1. Open the Gmail app on your iPhone.
  2. Open the junk mail email.
  3. Tap the three vertical dots (more icon) in the top right corner.
  4. Tap "Report spam."
  5. Confirm that you want to report the email as spam.

Method 3: Using third-party apps

There are several third-party apps available that can help you block junk mail in Gmail on your iPhone. Some popular options include:

  1. SpamSieve: A popular app that uses machine learning to identify and block spam emails.
  2. Clean Email: An app that helps you manage your inbox by filtering out spam and junk mail.
  3. Unroll.me: An app that helps you unsubscribe from unwanted newsletters and promotional emails.

Additional tips

  1. Use a strong password and enable two-factor authentication (2FA) to protect your Gmail account from unauthorized access.
  2. Be cautious when clicking on links or downloading attachments from unknown senders.
  3. Regularly review your Gmail filters and blocked addresses to ensure they're working effectively.
  4. Consider using a spam filtering service like SpamAssassin or SpamFilter to further enhance your junk mail protection.

By following these methods, you should be able to reduce the amount of junk mail in your Gmail inbox on your iPhone.