How to get rid of unwanted mail in gmail
The never-ending battle against unwanted mail in Gmail! Here are some ways to help you get rid of it:
1. Use Gmail's built-in filters:
- Log in to your Gmail account and click on the gear icon () > See all settings.
- Go to the "Filters and Blocked Addresses" tab.
- Click on "Create a new filter" and enter the criteria for the unwanted mail (e.g., sender's email address, subject line, keywords).
- Choose the action you want to take (e.g., "Delete it" or "Mark as read").
- Click "Create filter" to apply the filter.
2. Use Gmail's "Report spam" feature:
- Open the unwanted email and click on the three vertical dots () at the top right corner.
- Select "Report spam" from the dropdown menu.
- Gmail will automatically add the sender's email address to your spam filter.
3. Use third-party email management tools:
- Unroll.me: A popular tool that helps you unsubscribe from unwanted newsletters and promotional emails.
- SaneBlackHole: A free tool that allows you to forward unwanted emails to a black hole, effectively deleting them.
- Boomerang: A plugin that helps you manage your inbox by automatically deleting or archiving unwanted emails.
4. Use Gmail's "Priority Inbox" feature:
- Enable Priority Inbox by going to Settings > Inbox type > Priority Inbox.
- Gmail will automatically categorize your emails into "Important" and "Unread" sections, making it easier to focus on important emails and ignore unwanted ones.
5. Use labels and categories:
- Create labels or categories for your unwanted emails (e.g., "Spam" or "Unwanted").
- Use Gmail's search function to find and label or categorize unwanted emails.
- You can also use labels to automatically apply filters and actions to specific emails.
6. Use Gmail's "Undo Send" feature:
- Enable Undo Send by going to Settings > General > Undo Send.
- This feature allows you to retract an email within a few seconds of sending it, in case you accidentally sent an unwanted email.
7. Use a third-party email client:
- If you're tired of Gmail's interface, consider using a third-party email client like Microsoft Outlook, Mozilla Thunderbird, or Airmail.
- These clients often offer more advanced filtering and management features.
Remember to always be cautious when clicking on links or downloading attachments from unknown senders, as they may be phishing attempts or malware.