Mail filters iphone

Mail filters on iPhone! Here's a comprehensive guide to help you manage your email filters on your iPhone:

What are email filters?

Email filters, also known as email rules or filters, are automated rules that sort, forward, or delete emails based on specific criteria, such as sender, recipient, subject, or content. They help you manage your inbox by automatically categorizing and prioritizing your emails.

How to set up email filters on iPhone:

  1. Open the Mail app: Go to your iPhone's Home screen and tap the Mail app icon.
  2. Tap on "Mailboxes": Tap on the "Mailboxes" tab at the bottom of the screen.
  3. Tap on "Edit": Tap the "Edit" button in the top-right corner of the screen.
  4. Tap on "Add Rule": Tap the "Add Rule" button at the bottom of the screen.
  5. Choose a condition: Select a condition from the list, such as "From", "To", "Subject", or "Has attachment".
  6. Set the condition: Enter the specific criteria for the condition, such as a sender's email address or a specific subject line.
  7. Choose an action: Select an action from the list, such as "Move to", "Forward", or "Delete".
  8. Set the action: Choose the folder or action you want to apply to the filtered emails.
  9. Save the rule: Tap "Save" to save the new rule.

Examples of email filters:

  1. Move all emails from a specific sender to a designated folder: Set up a filter to move all emails from a specific sender (e.g., a newsletter or a spammer) to a designated folder, such as "Newsletters" or "Spam".
  2. Forward emails from a specific sender to another email address: Set up a filter to forward all emails from a specific sender (e.g., a friend or family member) to another email address, such as a shared email account.
  3. Delete emails with a specific subject line: Set up a filter to delete all emails with a specific subject line (e.g., a spammy subject line).
  4. Move emails with attachments to a designated folder: Set up a filter to move all emails with attachments to a designated folder, such as "Attachments".

Tips and tricks:

  1. Use specific keywords: Use specific keywords in your filter conditions to ensure accurate filtering.
  2. Use wildcards: Use wildcards (e.g., * or?) to match multiple characters or unknown characters in your filter conditions.
  3. Test your filters: Test your filters by sending test emails to yourself or a friend to ensure they're working correctly.
  4. Edit or delete filters: Edit or delete filters as needed to refine your email management strategy.

By setting up email filters on your iPhone, you can streamline your email management, reduce clutter, and increase productivity. Happy filtering!