How to Separate Promotional Emails in Gmail
Are you tired of sifting through a cluttered inbox filled with promotional emails? If so, you’re not alone. Gmail offers several features that can help you organize your promotional emails and keep your inbox manageable. In this article, we’ll discuss how to separate promotional emails in Gmail, making it easier for you to find the important messages you need.
1. Create a Separate Folder
The first step in separating promotional emails in Gmail is to create a new folder specifically for these messages. To do this, follow these steps:
1. Click on the “More” button (three dots) in the left-hand sidebar.
2. Select “Create new” and choose “Folder.”
3. Name the folder “Promotions” or any other name that suits your preference.
4. Click “Create” to finish.
2. Filter Promotional Emails
Once you have a dedicated folder for promotional emails, you can set up filters to automatically move these messages into the folder. Here’s how to do it:
1. Click on the “Search” icon (magnifying glass) in the top-right corner of Gmail.
2. Enter “from:example.com” (replace “example.com” with the email address of the sender you want to filter).
3. Click on the “Create filter” link that appears below the search results.
4. Check the box next to “Skip the inbox” and select “Create filter with this search.”
5. Click “Create filter” to save the filter.
3. Use Labels
In addition to folders, you can also use labels to categorize promotional emails. Labels work similarly to folders but offer more flexibility. Here’s how to create and apply labels to promotional emails:
1. Click on the “More” button (three dots) in the left-hand sidebar.
2. Select “Manage labels.”
3. Click on the “Create new label” button and name it “Promotions.”
4. Click “Create.”
5. Navigate to the email you want to label as promotional.
6. Click on the “Labels” button (the small tag icon) in the email’s options menu.
7. Select “Promotions” from the dropdown menu to apply the label.
4. Customize Your Promotional Email Settings
Gmail allows you to customize how promotional emails are displayed in your inbox. To adjust these settings:
1. Click on the gear icon in the top-right corner of Gmail to access Settings.
2. Go to the “Inbox” tab.
3. Under “Inbox type,” select “Multiple inboxes.”
4. Click “Add a new inbox.”
5. Enter the search query for promotional emails (e.g., “from:example.com”).
6. Click “Add this search to my inbox.”
7. Click “Save Changes.”
By following these steps, you’ll be able to separate promotional emails in Gmail and enjoy a cleaner, more organized inbox. Say goodbye to the hassle of sifting through countless promotional messages and focus on the emails that matter most to you.
