How to Block and Unblock Contacts in Gmail: Simple Step-by-Step Guide

Blocking and unblocking contacts in Gmail is straightforward with just a few clicks. Blocked senders' emails go directly to your Spam folder without notifying them, helping you maintain a cleaner inbox.

How to Block a Contact in Gmail

To block someone who's emailed you:

1. Open the email from that contact.
2. Click the three-dot menu next to the Reply button.
3. Select Block "contact name".
4. Confirm by clicking Block in the pop-up.

How to Unblock a Contact in Gmail

Changed your mind? Here's how to unblock:

1. Click the gear icon to open Gmail settings.
2. Go to the Filters and Blocked Addresses tab.
3. Scroll to the list of blocked addresses at the bottom.
4. Find the contact, click Unblock, or select multiple and choose Unblock selected addresses.
5. Confirm by clicking Unblock in the pop-up.

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1. Click the gear icon to open Gmail settings.
2. Go to the Filters and Blocked Addresses tab.
3. Click Create a new filter.
4. In the filter window, enter the domain in the From field (e.g., @gmail.com).
5. Click Create filter with this search.
6. Check Delete it from the options.
7. Click Create filter.

What tips and tricks do you use to keep your Gmail inbox organized? Share in the comments below.