How to block social mails in gmail

There are several ways to block social media emails in Gmail:

Method 1: Using Gmail's built-in 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 the email address of the social media platform you want to block (e.g. [email protected]).
  6. Click on "Create filter."
  7. Select "Apply the label" and choose a label (e.g. "Social Media").
  8. Click on "Create."

Method 2: Using Gmail's built-in "Unsubscribe" feature

  1. Log in to your Gmail account.
  2. Open an email from the social media platform you want to block.
  3. Click on the "Unsubscribe" link at the bottom of the email.
  4. If the "Unsubscribe" link is not available, you can try clicking on the "Report spam" button.
  5. In the "Report spam" window, select "Block this sender" and click on "OK."

Method 3: Using a third-party email client or plugin

  1. Install a third-party email client or plugin that allows you to block emails, such as SaneBlackHole or Boomerang.
  2. Configure the client or plugin to block emails from the social media platform you want to block.

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. Scroll down to the "Priority Inbox" section.
  5. Select "Priority Inbox" and click on "Save Changes."
  6. Gmail will automatically move emails from the social media platform you want to block to the "Updates" tab.

Method 5: Using a browser extension

  1. Install a browser extension that allows you to block emails, such as uBlock Origin or News Feed Eradicator.
  2. Configure the extension to block emails from the social media platform you want to block.

Note: These methods may not be foolproof, as spammers and scammers may use different email addresses or tactics to get around them. However, they can help reduce the number of unwanted social media emails you receive.