Digital tips: how to block spam email on gmail and clean storage

 To block spam emails on Gmail and clean up storage, here are some digital tips:

 

1. Mark emails as spam: Whenever you receive a spam email in your Gmail inbox, mark it as spam. Select the email and click the "Report spam" button (exclamation mark in a stop sign) at the top. Gmail will move it to the spam folder and learn to filter similar messages in the future.

2. Create filters: Gmail allows you to create filters to automatically manage incoming emails. You can set up filters to send certain types of emails directly to the spam folder or delete them immediately. To create a filter, click on the gear icon in the top right corner, select "Settings," go to the "Filters and Blocked Addresses" tab, and follow the instructions to create a new filter.

3. Unsubscribe from unwanted emails: If you receive newsletters or promotional emails that you no longer wish to receive, look for the "unsubscribe" link, usually located at the bottom of the email. Click on it to unsubscribe from the mailing list. This will reduce the number of unwanted emails you receive.

4. Use the "Block" feature: Gmail allows you to block specific email addresses or domains. If you consistently receive spam from a particular sender, open an email from that sender, click on the three dots (More options) next to the reply button, and select "Block [sender's name]."

5. Regularly clean up your inbox: Sort your inbox by size to identify and delete emails with large attachments that are taking up storage space. Use search operators in Gmail's search bar to filter and delete unwanted emails based on specific criteria, such as sender, subject, or date range. For example, you can search for "larger: 5 MB" to find emails larger than 5 MB.

6. Empty your trash and spam folders: Deleted emails and spam emails are moved to the Trash and Spam folders, respectively. Periodically empty these folders to permanently delete the emails and free up storage space. To do this, click on "Trash" or "Spam" in the left sidebar, then click on "Empty Trash now" or "Empty Spam now," respectively.

7. Increase storage capacity: If you frequently run out of storage space in your Gmail account, consider upgrading to a larger storage plan. Google offers various storage options for Gmail and Google Drive that can be purchased on a monthly or annual basis.

By following these tips, you can effectively block spam emails and clean up storage in your Gmail account.