If you get unwanted emails, you can block the sender in Gmail. After you block the sender, all future emails from them go to Spam.
Block a sender
- On your computer, open Gmail.
- Open the message from the sender.
- At the top right, next to “Reply
,” click More
Block "{sender}."
Unblock a sender
- On your computer, open Gmail.
- Open the message from the sender.
- At the top right, next to “Reply
Review your blocked sender list
Important: If you can’t find the sender’s message, you can unblock them from your Gmail settings.
- On your computer, open Gmail.
- At the top right, open Settings
.
- Click See all settings.
- At the top, click Filters and Blocked Addresses.
- Optional: To unblock, you can:
- Check the box next to each sender.
- Click Unblock selected addresses.
Learn what happens after you block someone
- After you block a sender, all future emails from them go to Spam.
- When you unblock a sender, all future emails from them go to your inbox. If their emails still don’t arrive in your inbox, learn how to fix issues with valid emails in Spam.
- If you get frequent promotional emails and newsletter, but don’t want to block the sender, unsubscribe from the email.
Manage suspicious emails
Important: If someone uses Gmail to harass, intimidate, or threaten you, they're violating Gmail's Program Policies. If you feel that you're in danger, contact your local authorities right away, and ask whether any cyber harassment laws apply to your situation.
- While Gmail tries to keep spam out of your inbox, some spam may get through. If you get spam in your inbox, you can report it.
- If you find a suspicious email that asks for personal information, you can report the email for phishing.