How to create a rule in google mail

Creating a rule in Google Mail (Gmail) allows you to automate certain actions on incoming emails, such as forwarding, archiving, or deleting messages that match specific criteria. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to create a rule in Gmail:

Method 1: Using the Gmail Web Interface

  1. Log in to your Gmail account.
  2. Click on the gear icon () in the upper right corner of the page.
  3. Select "See all settings" from the dropdown menu.
  4. Scroll down to the "Filters and Blocked Addresses" tab.
  5. Click on the "Create a new filter" button.
  6. Enter the criteria for your rule, such as:
    • To: [specific email address]
    • From: [specific email address]
    • Subject: [specific keyword]
    • Has attachment: [yes/no]
    • Label: [specific label]
  7. Choose the action you want to take for emails that match the criteria, such as:
    • Apply the label
    • Forward to [email address]
    • Archive
    • Delete
  8. Click on the "Create filter" button.

Method 2: Using the Gmail Mobile App

  1. Open the Gmail app on your mobile device.
  2. Tap on the three horizontal lines () in the top left corner of the screen.
  3. Tap on "Settings" from the dropdown menu.
  4. Scroll down to the "Filters" section.
  5. Tap on "Create a new filter".
  6. Enter the criteria for your rule, such as:
    • To: [specific email address]
    • From: [specific email address]
    • Subject: [specific keyword]
    • Has attachment: [yes/no]
    • Label: [specific label]
  7. Choose the action you want to take for emails that match the criteria, such as:
    • Apply the label
    • Forward to [email address]
    • Archive
    • Delete
  8. Tap on the "Create filter" button.

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