How to create rules on mails gmail
Gmail allows you to create rules to automatically sort, forward, or delete emails based on specific criteria. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to create rules on Gmail:
Method 1: Using the Gmail Web Interface
- Log in to your Gmail account on the web.
- Click on the gear icon in the upper right corner and select "See all settings."
- 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]
- Size: [specific size]
- Choose the action you want to take for the email, 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.
- Tap on "Settings."
- Scroll down to the "Filters" section.
- Tap on "Create a new filter."
- Enter the criteria for your rule, such as:
- To: [specific email address]
- From: [specific email address]
- Subject: [specific keyword]
- Has attachment: [yes/no]
- Size: [specific size]
- Choose the action you want to take for the email, 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.
Examples of Rules You Can Create
- Automatically label emails from a specific sender as "Important"
- Forward emails from a specific sender to another email address
- Delete emails with a specific subject line
- Mark emails with a specific keyword as read
- Apply a label to emails with a specific attachment type (e.g., PDF)
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.
- You can use the "OR" operator to create filters that apply to multiple criteria.
- You can use the "NOT" operator to create filters that exclude specific criteria.