How to block the unnecessary mails in gmail

The eternal struggle of managing unwanted emails in Gmail! Here are some ways to block unnecessary emails in Gmail:

Method 1: Spam Filter

  1. Log in to your Gmail account.
  2. Click on the gear icon () and select "See all settings."
  3. Go to the "Filters and Blocked Addresses" tab.
  4. Click on "Create a new filter."
  5. Enter the sender's email address or a keyword from the unwanted emails in the "From" field.
  6. Select "Apply the label" and choose "Spam."
  7. Click "Create."

Method 2: Block Senders

  1. Log in to your Gmail account.
  2. Open an unwanted email from the sender you want to block.
  3. Click on the three vertical dots at the top right corner of the email.
  4. Select "Block [sender's email address]."
  5. Confirm that you want to block the sender.

Method 3: Use Gmail's Automatic Filtering

  1. Log in to your Gmail account.
  2. Click on the gear icon () and select "See all settings."
  3. Go to the "Filters and Blocked Addresses" tab.
  4. Click on "Create a new filter."
  5. Enter a keyword or phrase that appears in most unwanted emails.
  6. Select "Apply the label" and choose "Spam."
  7. Click "Create."

Method 4: Use Third-Party Extensions

  1. Install a third-party extension like "Boomerang" or "Sanebox" from the Chrome Web Store.
  2. Configure the extension to block unwanted emails based on keywords, senders, or other criteria.

Method 5: Use Gmail's "Report Spam" Feature

  1. Open an unwanted email.
  2. Click on the three vertical dots at the top right corner of the email.
  3. Select "Report spam."
  4. Gmail will automatically move the email to the Spam folder and block future emails from the same sender.

Method 6: Use Gmail's "Mute" Feature

  1. Open an unwanted email.
  2. Click on the three vertical dots at the top right corner of the email.
  3. Select "Mute [sender's email address]."
  4. Gmail will automatically move the email to the "All Mail" folder and prevent future emails from the same sender from appearing in your inbox.

By using these methods, you can effectively block unnecessary emails in Gmail and reduce the noise in your inbox.