How to Delete Promotional Emails in Gmail on iPhone
Are you tired of receiving endless promotional emails in your Gmail account on your iPhone? Don’t worry; you’re not alone. With the increasing number of online stores and services, promotional emails have become a common part of our daily lives. However, managing these emails can be a daunting task, especially if you have a large inbox. In this article, we will guide you through the process of deleting promotional emails in Gmail on your iPhone.
1. Open Gmail App on Your iPhone
The first step is to open the Gmail app on your iPhone. If you haven’t installed the app yet, you can download it from the App Store for free.
2. Access Your Gmail Account
Once the app is open, tap on the account you want to manage. If you have multiple accounts, make sure you are logged in to the correct one.
3. Navigate to the Promotional Folder
Gmail automatically categorizes emails into different folders, including Promotions. To find the promotional emails, tap on the ‘Promotions’ folder at the bottom of the screen.
4. Select the Emails You Want to Delete
Scroll through the list of promotional emails and tap on the ones you want to delete. You can select multiple emails by tapping on the checkbox next to each email.
5. Delete the Selected Emails
Once you have selected the emails you want to delete, tap on the ‘Delete’ button at the bottom of the screen. A confirmation pop-up will appear, asking you to confirm the deletion. Tap ‘Delete’ again to confirm.
6. Empty the Trash Folder
After deleting the emails, they will be moved to the Trash folder. To permanently delete them, go to the Trash folder and tap on the ‘Empty Trash’ button. This will remove the deleted emails from your Gmail account on your iPhone.
7. Set Up Filters to Prevent Future Promotional Emails
To avoid receiving promotional emails in the future, you can set up filters to automatically move them to the Promotions folder. Here’s how to do it:
a. Open the email you want to filter.
b. Tap on the three dots in the upper-right corner of the email.
c. Select ‘Filter messages like these’.
d. Choose ‘Create filter with this search’.
e. Select ‘Skip the inbox (Archive it)’ and ‘Also apply filter to matching conversations’.
f. Tap ‘Create filter’.
By following these simple steps, you can effectively manage and delete promotional emails in Gmail on your iPhone. This will help you keep your inbox organized and reduce the clutter.
