How to Block Emails on Gmail to Get a Clutter-Free Inbox
Email is a powerful communication tool that lets you interact with others for professional and personal reasons. Gmail is an email client that enjoys immense popularity all over the world.
Almost everyone using the email service has a Gmail account.
Now, the problem arises when you keep getting unwanted emails, and it becomes difficult to find the necessary emails from the clutter. In this blog, we will share the best ways to block such emails. Read on to know how to block emails on Gmail from both web and mobile.
How to Block Gmail Emails From a Computer
By blocking an email account, you’ll stop getting emails from that person in your Inbox. Instead, the emails will go to your Spam folder. If you’re using Gmail from any computer and want to block an individual sender, here is what you need to do:
- Open your Gmail account on your computer.
- Open an email sent from the person you want to block.
- In the top right corner, click on the More icon (three vertical dots.)
- There will be an option that says Block [sender name]. Click on it.
- That’s it! You’ll not see an email from that person in your Inbox.
If you blocked an email address by mistake or want to unblock the address later, use the same steps to unblock it.
How to Block Promotional Emails or Newsletters on Gmail Web
Sometimes you may subscribe to certain promotions and newsletters, but the frequency and volume of these emails might annoy you. In such cases, you should unsubscribe to each of these emails to stop getting them.
- Access Gmail from your computer web browser.
- Open an email that you want to unsubscribe.
- Beside the sender’s name above the email, there is an underlined Unsubscribe option. Click on it.
- If this option isn’t available, you can check at the bottom of the email to find the Unsubscribe option.
- If none of these options appear, try using the above-mentioned method of blocking emails.
Note: Even if you unsubscribe, it might take a few days to be effective
How to Block Emails on Gmail From Android/iOS Device
A large number of people access Gmail from their Android and iOS devices. If you’re one of them, follow these steps to block a sender:
- Access your Gmail app from your Android smartphone.
- Open a message sent by the user you want to block.
- Tap More, located in the top right corner of the screen.
- Now, tap Block [sender name].
Unsubscribe Mass Promotional Emails on Gmail Android/iOS
- Open the Gmail app on your Android or iOS device.
- Open an email from the sender that you don’t want to receive anymore.
- Scroll down to the bottom and tap Unsubscribe or Change preferences.
- Proceed to unsubscribe from the newsletter or promotional emails.
Wrapping Up
Unwanted emails often cause annoyance, and manually deleting each of them surely makes you less productive. Learning how to block emails on Gmail will help you keep your Inbox uncluttered and organized. Whether you access Gmail from your computer or smartphone, you can easily block unwanted emails using the methods described here.
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