How To Delete All Emails from One Sender in Gmail - FAST & EASY
Discover how to quickly delete all emails from one sender in Gmail. Follow our simple guide to bulk-delete messages and easily set up auto-delete filters.
Key Takeaways
If your Gmail inbox is overflowing with promotional emails, newsletters, or messages from a single sender you no longer want to hear from, cleaning it up can feel overwhelming. Fortunately, Gmail provides quick tools to mass-delete messages from a specific sender and completely stop them from coming back.
Follow this step-by-step guide to quickly clean up your inbox, set up automated filters, and regain control of your email.
How to Delete All Existing Emails From One Sender
If you just want to clear out your current inbox, you can easily bulk-delete all existing emails from a specific sender.
FAQ
Why am I unable to select all emails from a specific sender when searching?
By default, Gmail sorts search results by "Most relevant". To ensure you select every single conversation from a sender, you must change this setting to "Most recent". Once updated, a prompt will appear allowing you to select all conversations that match your search.
Are bulk-deleted emails gone forever immediately?
No. When you mass-delete emails or use an auto-delete filter, the messages are moved to your Trash folder. You have a 30-day window to recover them before Gmail permanently deletes them. If you want them gone immediately, you can manually navigate to the Trash folder and select "Empty trash now".
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Use the right-click menu to find emails from a specific sender, but ensure you change the search results to "Most recent" to select and bulk-delete all conversations.
Click Unsubscribe inside a message to leave legitimate mailing lists, or create an auto-delete filter via advanced search to completely block stubborn senders.
Check "Also apply filter to matching conversations" when setting up a delete filter to wipe out all existing and future emails from that sender simultaneously.
You can reverse auto-delete rules at any time by deleting them under the Filters and Blocked Addresses tab in Gmail's settings.
Right-click any email from the sender you want to remove.
From the drop-down menu, choose Find emails from this sender.
Click the master checkbox at the top-left of your inbox to select the visible messages.
Important Note: To ensure you are selecting all conversations during a search, you need to change your search results from "Most relevant" to "Most recent". Once you do this, click the prompt that says Select all conversations if the option appears.
Click the Trash icon.
This action will move all selected emails into your Trash folder. You will have 30 days to move them back to your inbox if you made a mistake before they are permanently deleted.
Stop Future Emails: Unsubscribing and Creating Filters
Deleting existing messages is a great start, but it won't stop that same sender from cluttering your inbox tomorrow. To completely stop the flow of unwanted emails, you have two options.
1. Unsubscribe from Mailing Lists
Instead of just deleting the emails, open one of the messages and look for an Unsubscribe button. If the sender is a legitimate mailing list, clicking this button usually stops future emails from coming in.
2. Create an Auto-Delete Filter
To be absolutely sure you never see emails from a specific sender again, you can create a permanent filter.
Right-click an email and select Find emails from this sender.
Click the Advanced search icon located inside the search bar at the top of the screen.
Click Create filter.
Check the box next to Delete it.
Check the box next to Also apply filter to matching conversations. This ensures you are deleting all existing emails at the same time.
Click Create filter.
Depending on how many emails there are, this process might take a few minutes. Once it finishes, all matching emails will be moved to your Trash. You can navigate to your Trash folder and click Empty trash now to permanently remove them forever.
Quick Reference: Email Management Actions
Action
What it Does
Best For
Bulk Delete
Moves existing emails to Trash (recoverable for 30 days).
One-time cleanup of old messages.
Unsubscribe
Takes you off the sender's mailing list.
Legitimate newsletters and promotional lists.
Delete Filter
Automatically sends all future (and existing) emails straight to Trash.
Senders who ignore unsubscribe requests or spam.
How to Delete a Filter in Gmail
If you change your mind and want to stop the emails from being automatically deleted, you can easily remove the filter you created:
Click the Settings gear icon in the top-right corner of Gmail.
Click See all settings.
Navigate to the Filters and Blocked Addresses tab.
Locate the filter you want to remove and click Delete.
How to Bulk Delete Emails on a Mobile Phone
If you are trying to bulk-delete emails or create filters on your phone, you won't be able to do it through the standard mobile app. You will need to open the desktop version of Gmail on your mobile browser.
Bulk deleting emails from one sender is a fantastic way to start, but it doesn't entirely solve all the clutter that keeps piling up in your inbox. To break the chains of email overload and properly clean up your inbox (and keep it that way), check out this guide: Clean Up Your Gmail Inbox The SMART Way! (FAST & EASY)
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Can I bulk delete emails or create filters using the Gmail mobile app?
The standard Gmail mobile app lacks the ability to create advanced filters or easily bulk delete emails. To do this on a smartphone, you need to use your mobile browser to access the desktop interface. For help with this workaround, watch this tutorial: How To Open Desktop Version of Gmail on ANY Phone (iPhone & Android).
Should I use the unsubscribe button or create a delete filter?
It depends on the sender. The Unsubscribe button is best for legitimate newsletters and promotional lists because it politely removes your address from their database. However, if a sender ignores your unsubscribe requests or constantly sends spam, creating a delete filter is the better option since it will automatically send their messages straight to your Trash folder.
What else can I do to keep my Gmail inbox free of clutter?
Removing persistent senders is a great first step. To further organize your emails and build a long-term system for a clean inbox, check out this comprehensive guide: Clean Up Your Gmail Inbox The SMART Way! (FAST & EASY).
