If it has become a daily routine to delete emails from companies and people in your Gmail account, it is best to make use of Block or Unsubscribe features offered by Gmail. This not only helps in keeping your inbox free from unwanted emails but also prevents the occurrence of the same in the future. Whether you are accessing your Gmail account using a computer, Android, or iPhone & iPad, you can make use of these tools on all platforms.
About Unsubscribe Feature:
The unsubscribe feature comes in handy when you are still getting emails from services that you used years back. In case you still have an account with them but don’t wish to hear from them anywhere, you can get rid of their emails by making use of the Unsubscribe feature in your Gmail account.
About Block Feature:
With the Block feature, you can block or stop a sender from sending an email to your inbox. This tool is considered ideal, especially when the sender annoys you by sending emails again even after you have unsubscribed from their service.
So, next time you are bothered by multiple emails in your account from an annoying insurance agent or hotel or websites that you visited several months back, just remember that Gmail has given you two fantastic tools to sort your Inbox folder with legitimate emails.
To know, how to make use of these two options in your Gmail account on Computer, Android, and iPhone & iPad, follow the instructions provided below.
How to Block or Unsubscribe Email address on COMPUTER –
To Block an Email Address:
- Sign in to your Gmail account on your computer.
- Open the email which you wish to block.
- Click on the Down arrow icon located in the top-right corner of your account’s page.
- From the drop-down menu that appears, click on the Block [Sender] option.
- In case you block someone by mistake, you can unblock them using the same steps.
NOTE: When you block a sender, their emails will go to your Spam folder.
To Unsubscribe from Bulk Emails:
In case you signed up on a website that sends a lot of emails like newsletters, promotional messages, offers, etc., you can stop getting emails from them by using the Unsubscribe link.
- Open Gmail on your computer.
- Open an email from the sender you wish to unsubscribe from.
- Now, click on the “Unsubscribe” or “Change preferences” option located next to the sender’s name. In case you don’t see these options, you can use the steps mentioned above to block the sender or mark the emails as spam.
How to Block or Unsubscribe Email address on ANDROID –
To Block an Email Address:
- Tap on the Gmail app on your Android device.
- Open the email you want to block.
- Tap on the “More” option (three vertical dots) located in the top-right of the email.
- From the menu, tap on the Block [sender] option.
- In case you block someone by mistake, you can unblock him/her using the same steps.
To Unsubscribe from Bulk Emails:
To stop receiving emails from a website that sends you a lot of emails such as marketing, promotions, newsletter, offers, coupons, etc., use the unsubscribe option given in your Gmail account.
- Launch the Gmail app on your Android device.
- Open the email from the sender you wish to unsubscribe from.
- Now, go to the bottom of the email and tap the “Unsubscribe” or “Change preference” option. In case you don’t find any of these options listed, this may mean that the sender didn’t give information regarding unsubscribing. In such a case, you can simply follow the steps mentioned above to block the sender.
How to Block or Unsubscribe Email address on iPhone & iPad –
To Block an Email Address:
- Launch the Gmail app on your iPhone & iPad.
- Open the email you wish to block.
- Click on the Down arrow icon located in the top right corner.
- Select Block[sender] option from the menu that appears on the screen.
- In case you block someone by mistake, you can unblock them using the same steps mentioned above.
To Unsubscribe from Bulk Emails:
You can stop getting bulk emails from a subscribed website that sends you frequent emails easily by unsubscribing from their mailing list.
- Launch the Gmail app on your iPhone or iPad.
- Open an email from the sender that you wish to unsubscribe from.
- Now, go to the bottom of the email and tap on the Unsubscribe or Change preference option. In case you don’t see any of these options, you can simply block the sender by following the steps mentioned above.
NOTE-
- If any user uses Gmail to harass, intimidate, or threaten anyone, this is considered as the violation of Gmail’s Program Policies. In case you feel yourself to be in danger, it is recommended to contact your local authorities straight away and ask if any cyber harassment laws apply to your situation.
- Unsubscribing from bulk emails may take a few days before you stop receiving emails from them in your account.
- Apart from blocking an email address, you can also mark it as spam.
- In case a suspicious email asks for your personal information, it is best to select a Report phishing option in your Gmail account.
So, next time you wish to get rid of unwanted emails in your Gmail account, you know what you need to do. For more information about such useful tips or to get support regarding any problem in your Gmail account, feel free to get in touch with the Gmail customer service team right away. All services are available round the clock.