How to delete all the mail in gmail

To delete all the mail in your Gmail account, you can follow these steps:

Method 1: Using the Gmail Web Interface

1. Log in to your Gmail account on the web.
2. Click on the "Inbox" tab to view all your emails.
3. Click on the "Select all" checkbox at the top left corner of the page.
4. Click on the "Bulk actions" dropdown menu and select "Delete forever".
5. Confirm that you want to delete all selected conversations by clicking "OK" in the pop-up dialog box.

Method 2: Using the Gmail Mobile App

1. Open the Gmail app on your mobile device.
2. Tap on the "Inbox" tab to view all your emails.
3. Tap on the three vertical dots at the top right corner of the screen.
4. Tap on "Select all" from the dropdown menu.
5. Tap on the "Delete" button.
6. Confirm that you want to delete all selected emails by tapping "OK" in the pop-up dialog box.

Method 3: Using the Gmail API or Third-Party Tools

If you have a large number of emails and want to delete them programmatically or using a third-party tool, you can use the Gmail API or a tool like Sanebox or Boomerang.

Important Notes:

• Before deleting all your emails, make sure you have backed up any important messages or attachments that you may need later.
• Deleting all your emails will permanently remove them from your account and cannot be undone.
• If you have any filters or labels set up in your Gmail account, deleting all your emails may also delete those filters and labels.

Remember to exercise caution when deleting large numbers of emails, as it can take some time and may affect the performance of your Gmail account.