How to set up junk mail on gmail

The eternal struggle of dealing with junk mail!

Setting up junk mail filters on Gmail can help you automatically sort out unwanted emails and keep your inbox organized. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you set up junk mail filters on Gmail:

Method 1: Using 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. Scroll down to the "Filters and Blocked Addresses" tab.
4. Click on "Create a new filter."
5. Enter a keyword or phrase that you commonly see in junk mail emails (e.g., "free trial," "win a prize," etc.).
6. Select "Apply the label" and choose a label you'd like to apply to these emails (e.g., "Junk Mail").
7. Click "Create filter."

Method 2: Using Gmail's advanced search feature

1. Log in to your Gmail account.
2. Click on the search bar at the top of the page.
3. Type in the following search query: from:(keyword OR keyword2 OR...) (replace "keyword" with the keywords you commonly see in junk mail emails).
4. Click on the "Search" button.
5. In the search results, click on the "Create filter" button.
6. Select "Apply the label" and choose a label you'd like to apply to these emails (e.g., "Junk Mail").
7. Click "Create filter."

Method 3: Using 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 automatically add the sender's email address to your blocked senders list.

Tips and Variations

• To block a specific sender, you can add their email address to your blocked senders list. To do this, go to the "Filters and Blocked Addresses" tab, click on "Create a new filter," and enter the sender's email address in the "From" field.
• You can also use Gmail's "Undo Send" feature to retract an email you've sent accidentally. To enable this feature, go to the "General" tab in your Gmail settings and toggle on "Enable Undo Send."
• If you're still receiving a lot of junk mail, you can try using a third-party email client or plugin that offers more advanced spam filtering features.

By following these steps, you should be able to set up junk mail filters on Gmail and reduce the amount of unwanted emails in your inbox.