How to create rule in google for mail
Creating rules in Gmail allows you to automate certain actions on incoming emails, such as forwarding, deleting, or labeling messages. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to create a rule in Gmail:
Method 1: Using the Gmail Web Interface
- Log in to your Gmail account.
- Click on the gear icon in the upper right corner of the page.
- Select "See all settings" from the dropdown menu.
- Scroll down to the "Filters and Blocked Addresses" tab.
- Click on the "Create a new filter" button.
- Enter the criteria for your rule, such as:
- To: [specific email address]
- From: [specific email address]
- Subject: [specific keyword]
- Has attachment: [yes/no]
- Choose the action you want to take for the filtered emails, such as:
- Apply the label: [create a new label or select an existing one]
- Forward to: [enter an email address]
- Delete it
- Mark as read
- Click on the "Create filter" button.
Method 2: Using the Gmail Mobile App
- Open the Gmail app on your mobile device.
- Tap on the three horizontal lines (menu icon) in the top left corner of the screen.
- Tap on "Settings" from the dropdown menu.
- Scroll down to the "Filters" section.
- Tap on "Create filter" button.
- Enter the criteria for your rule, such as:
- To: [specific email address]
- From: [specific email address]
- Subject: [specific keyword]
- Has attachment: [yes/no]
- Choose the action you want to take for the filtered emails, such as:
- Apply the label: [create a new label or select an existing one]
- Forward to: [enter an email address]
- Delete it
- Mark as read
- Tap on the "Create filter" button.
Tips and Variations
- You can create multiple filters with different criteria and actions.
- You can also use advanced search operators to create more complex filters.
- To edit or delete a filter, go to the "Filters and Blocked Addresses" tab in the Gmail settings and click on the three vertical dots next to the filter you want to edit or delete.
- You can also use filters to automatically forward emails to another email address or to a specific label.