How to delete all mail in gmail 2018

A fresh start! Deleting all mail in Gmail can be a bit tedious, but it's doable. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to delete all mail in Gmail as of 2018:

Method 1: Using the Gmail Search Bar

1. Log in to your Gmail account.
2. Click on the search bar at the top of the page.
3. Type in:all in the search bar and press Enter.
4. This will show you all emails in your Gmail account.
5. Click on the "Select all" checkbox at the top left corner of the page.
6. Click on the "Bulk actions" dropdown menu and select "Delete forever".
7. Confirm that you want to delete all emails by clicking "OK" in the pop-up dialog box.

Method 2: Using Gmail's "All Mail" Label

1. Log in to your Gmail account.
2. Click on the "More" menu at the top left corner of the page.
3. Select "All Mail" from the dropdown menu.
4. This will show you all emails in your Gmail account, including those in your inbox, spam, and trash folders.
5. Click on the "Select all" checkbox at the top left corner of the page.
6. Click on the "Bulk actions" dropdown menu and select "Delete forever".
7. Confirm that you want to delete all emails by clicking "OK" in the pop-up dialog box.

Method 3: Using Gmail's "Empty Trash Forever" Feature

1. Log in to your Gmail account.
2. Click on the "Settings" icon (represented by a gear icon) at the top right corner of the page.
3. Select "See all settings" from the dropdown menu.
4. Go to the "Filters and Blocked Addresses" tab.
5. Scroll down to the "Empty trash forever" section.
6. Click on the "Empty trash forever" button.
7. Confirm that you want to delete all emails in your trash folder by clicking "OK" in the pop-up dialog box.

Important Notes:

• Before deleting all mail, make sure you have backed up any important emails or contacts.
• Deleting all mail will permanently remove all emails from your Gmail account, including those in your inbox, spam, and trash folders.
• If you're using Gmail's "Undo Send" feature, you may be able to recover deleted emails within a short period of time (usually 30 seconds).

Remember to exercise caution when deleting all mail in Gmail, as this action is permanent and cannot be undone.