How to see junk mail in gmail

The joys of junk mail!

In Gmail, you can filter out unwanted emails, including junk mail, using the following methods:

Method 1: Use Gmail's built-in spam filter

1. Log in to your Gmail account.
2. Click on the gear icon () in the upper right corner and select "See all settings."
3. Go to the "Filters and Blocked Addresses" tab.
4. Click on "Create a new filter."
5. Enter a keyword or phrase that is commonly used in junk mail (e.g., "free trial," "win a prize," etc.).
6. Select "Apply the label" and choose a label (e.g., "Junk Mail").
7. Click "Create filter."

Gmail will automatically apply this filter to new emails that contain the specified keyword or phrase.

Method 2: Use Gmail's "Report spam" feature

1. Log in to your Gmail account.
2. Open an email that you consider junk mail.
3. Click on the three vertical dots () at the top right corner of the email.
4. Select "Report spam."
5. Gmail will move the email to the "Spam" folder.

Method 3: Use third-party filters or plugins

There are several third-party filters and plugins available that can help you filter out junk mail in Gmail. Some popular options include:

• SaneBlackHole: A Chrome extension that allows you to block emails from specific senders or domains.
• Boomerang: A plugin that allows you to schedule emails to be deleted or archived, including junk mail.
• Sanebox: A plugin that uses machine learning to filter out unwanted emails, including junk mail.

Method 4: Use Gmail's "Priority Inbox" feature

1. Log in to your Gmail account.
2. Click on the gear icon () in the upper right corner and select "See all settings."
3. Go to the "Inbox" tab.
4. Select "Priority Inbox" from the "Inbox type" dropdown menu.
5. Gmail will automatically prioritize important emails and move less important emails, including junk mail, to the "Updates" tab.

By using one or more of these methods, you should be able to reduce the amount of junk mail in your Gmail inbox.