How To Block Emails On Gmail

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Are you constantly being bombarded with unwanted emails? Or perhaps, you’ve become the target of a relentless spammer? Don’t worry, Google’s Gmail service has a solution to help you maintain a clean and organized inbox. In this blog post, we will walk you through the simple steps to block emails on Gmail.

Block Emails using the Gmail Website

The quickest way to block a sender is directly from the email. Here is how:

  1. Open the unwanted email.
  2. Click on the three vertical dots located on the top-right corner of the email.
  3. A dropdown menu will appear, click on Block “[Sender’s Name]”
  4. A confirmation message will pop up, click Block to confirm.

Block Emails using the Gmail App

If you’re using the Gmail App on Android or iOS, you can also block the sender. Here are the steps:

  1. Open the unwanted email.
  2. Tap on the three vertical dots located on the top-right corner of the email.
  3. A dropdown menu will appear, tap on Block “[Sender’s Name]”

Unblock a Sender on Gmail

If you’ve accidentally blocked a sender or changed your mind, you can easily unblock them. Here’s how:

  1. Login to your Gmail account.
  2. Click on the gear icon located at the top-right corner and select See all settings.
  3. From the settings, click on Filters and Blocked Addresses.
  4. You’ll find a list of blocked email addresses. Click on unblock next to the email address you want to unblock.
  5. A confirmation message will pop up, click Unblock to confirm.

Conclusion

Learning how to block and unblock senders on Gmail can help you significantly reduce spam and unwanted emails. We hope you find this guide helpful. Remember, keeping a clean and organized inbox is not only about managing your emails but also about controlling who can send messages to you.