{"id":30422,"date":"2023-10-04T09:54:32","date_gmt":"2023-10-04T14:54:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mascolombia.com\/?p=30422"},"modified":"2023-10-04T09:54:33","modified_gmt":"2023-10-04T14:54:33","slug":"how-to-delete-all-emails-on-gmail","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mascolombia.com\/en\/how-to-delete-all-emails-on-gmail\/","title":{"rendered":"How to delete all emails on Gmail?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Receiving a notification that your email storage is low can be a real headache. Luckily Gmail has some features that can help you take care of that issue in an easy and quick way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s get right straight to it. Keep reading to find out how to delete all emails on Gmail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Key takeaways<\/h2><nav><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#how-to-delete-all-emails-on-gmail-step-by-step-guide\">How to delete all emails on Gmail: step-by-step guide<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#how-to-mass-delete-all-emails-on-gmail\">How to mass delete all emails on Gmail<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#how-to-mass-delete-specific-types-of-emails-on-gmail\">How to mass delete specific types of emails on Gmail<\/a><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#by-gmail-categories\">By Gmail Categories<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#by-labels\">By Labels<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#by-date-range\">By Date Range<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#by-sender\">By Sender<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#by-read-unread-status\">By Read\/Unread Status<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#how-to-mass-delete-emails-on-the-gmail-app\">How to mass delete emails on the Gmail app<\/a><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#android-hack\">Android Hack<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#i-phone-hack\">iPhone Hack<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#mass-delete-on-gmail-faq\">Mass Delete on Gmail FAQ<\/a><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#how-to-permanently-delete-emails-on-gmail\">How to Permanently Delete Emails on Gmail?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#can-you-recover-deleted-emails-on-gmail\">Can you recover deleted emails on Gmail?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#is-there-a-quick-way-to-delete-emails-on-gmail\">Is there a quick way to delete emails on Gmail?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-delete-all-emails-on-gmail-step-by-step-guide\">How to delete all emails on Gmail: step-by-step guide<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-mass-delete-all-emails-on-gmail\">How to mass delete all emails on Gmail<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Feeling up to the challenge? Here\u2019s a step-by-step guide on how to delete all emails on <a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/mail\/answer\/7401?hl=en&amp;co=GENIE.Platform%3DAndroid\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Gmail<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Log in to your Gmail account.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Locate the checkbox positioned at the top of your inbox, just to the left of the refresh button. Clicking this will select all the emails currently displayed on the first page.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Next, click the blue text that reads, \u201cSelect all X conversations in Primary\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Finally, click the delete button, which resembles a trash can. Alternatively, if you prefer to keep these emails hidden but accessible, you can opt for the archive button (depicted as a folder with a downward arrow).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>And just like that, your inbox is now refreshingly empty.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You may read: <a href=\"https:\/\/mascolombia.com\/en\/how-to-customize-iphone-home-screen\/\">5 Ideas to customize iPhone home screen<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-mass-delete-specific-types-of-emails-on-gmail\">How to mass delete specific types of emails on Gmail<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Spend less time in your inbox<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re eager to streamline your inbox and automate Gmail for more efficient email management, you don\u2019t necessarily have to consign your entire inbox to the Trash folder.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To delete all emails on Gmail is not always the best option, so keep in mind there are several ways to efficiently clear out <strong>specific types of emails<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"by-gmail-categories\">By Gmail Categories<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click on \u201cCategories\u201d in the left-hand sidebar to unveil additional options.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select a specific category (such as Social, Updates, Forums, or Promotions) that you\u2019d like to declutter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now, check the box at the top of your inbox.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make sure to click the blue text that reads \u201cSelect all X conversations\u2026\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose between \u201cDelete\u201d or \u201cArchive\u201d.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"by-labels\">By Labels<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click on \u201cLabels\u201d located at the bottom of the left-hand sidebar.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose the label you wish to clear. The process remains consistent: check the box at the top of your inbox, click the blue text that reads \u201cSelect all X conversations\u2026\u201d, and opt for \u201cDelete\u201d or \u201cArchive\u201d.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"by-date-range\">By Date Range<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To delete emails prior to a specific date, input the date in the search bar using this format: before:YYYY\/M\/D.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To delete emails after a certain date, use the format after:YYYY\/M\/D.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For deleting emails within a designated date range, input the range in the format after:YYYY\/M\/D before:YYYY\/M\/D.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Press \u201cEnter\u201d or \u201cReturn\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Continue the mass deletion process: check the box at the top of your inbox, click the blue text reading \u201cSelect all X conversations\u2026\u201d, and decide whether to \u201cDelete\u201d or \u201cArchive\u201d.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"by-sender\">By Sender<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the search bar, type the sender\u2019s email address in this format: from:person@domain.com.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hit \u201cEnter\u201d or \u201cReturn\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>As before, check the box at the top of your inbox, click the blue text reading \u201cSelect all X conversations\u2026\u201d, and select either \u201cDelete\u201d or \u201cArchive\u201d.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"by-read-unread-status\">By Read\/Unread Status<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To remove all unread emails, enter is:unread in the search bar.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For eliminating read emails, use is:read.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Press \u201cEnter\u201d or \u201cReturn\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proceed with mass deletion: check the box at the top of your inbox, click the blue text saying \u201cSelect all X conversations\u2026\u201d, and make the choice between \u201cDelete\u201d or \u201cArchive\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>With these techniques, you can efficiently declutter your Gmail inbox based on specific criteria, making email management a breeze.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You may also read: <a href=\"https:\/\/mascolombia.com\/en\/top-13-best-ai-tools-for-increasing-productivity\/\">Top 13 Best AI Tools for Increasing Productivity 2023<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-mass-delete-emails-on-the-gmail-app\">How to mass delete emails on the Gmail app<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While the app doesn\u2019t offer a direct option to delete all emails on Gmail, a handy hack can expedite the process on both Android and iPhone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"android-hack\">Android Hack<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click on the settings icon. You can find it in the top-left corner.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scroll down and select &#8220;Settings.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose \u201cGeneral settings\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap \u201cMail swipe actions\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select \u201cChange\u201d next to \u201cRight swipe\u201d or \u201cLeft swipe\u201d, depending on your preferred deletion direction.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pick \u201cDelete\u201d from the list of options.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Return to your email inbox and swipe in your chosen direction to delete emails.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"i-phone-hack\">iPhone Hack<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click on the settings icon. It is located in the top-left corner of the Gmail app.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scroll down and select \u201cSettings\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose \u201cInbox customizations\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap \u201cMail swipe actions\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select either \u201cRight swipe\u201d or \u201cLeft swipe\u201d, depending on your desired deletion direction.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Opt for \u201cTrash\u201d from the list that appears.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Return to your email inbox and swipe in the chosen direction to delete emails.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>This method doesn\u2019t completely eliminate the need to delete emails one by one, but it significantly expedites the process. Imagine it as having a couple of friends to help you pick up grains of rice one by one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"mass-delete-on-gmail-faq\">Mass Delete on Gmail FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re looking forward to delete all emails on Gmail, or are simply anxious about accidentally deleting something important, consider these answers to common questions about mass email deletion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-permanently-delete-emails-on-gmail\">How to Permanently Delete Emails on Gmail?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Deleted emails in Gmail initially land in a separate Trash folder. These emails will be permanently deleted after 30 days, but you can expedite their removal by following these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click \u201cMore\u201d in the left-hand sidebar to access additional options.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select \u201cTrash\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click \u201cEmpty Trash now\u201d to permanently delete emails within the Trash folder.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"can-you-recover-deleted-emails-on-gmail\">Can you recover deleted emails on Gmail?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve already taken steps to permanently delete emails from the Trash folder, they cannot be recovered. However, if you haven\u2019t done so, here\u2019s how to recover emails:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Recover Select Emails:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Check the boxes next to the emails you wish to recover within the Trash folder.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click the Move icon (depicted as a folder with a right-facing arrow).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose the folder where you want to relocate the selected emails.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Recover All Emails:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t want to delete all emails on Gmail, and quite on the contrary are looking forward to recover all emails within the Trash folder, check the box next to the refresh button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click \u201cSelect all [quantity] conversations in Trash\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use the Move icon to designate the folder where you want to move the selected emails.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"is-there-a-quick-way-to-delete-emails-on-gmail\">Is there a quick way to delete emails on Gmail?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>An alternative method to delete all emails on Gmail involves the use of keyboard shortcuts. First, ensure that keyboard shortcuts are enabled:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click the Settings icon (gear symbol) in the top-left corner.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select \u201cSee all settings\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Navigate to the General tab (default).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scroll down to \u201cKeyboard shortcuts\u201d and ensure the setting is toggled on.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, take advantage of the following keyboard shortcuts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mass Delete Emails:<\/strong> Simultaneously press \u201c*\u201d and \u201ca\u201d on your keyboard to select all emails on the current page, then press \u201c#\u201d to delete the selected emails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Archive Emails:<\/strong> Simultaneously press \u201c*\u201d and \u201ca\u201d to select all emails on the current page, followed by \u201ce\u201d to archive the selected emails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By employing these techniques, you can efficiently declutter your Gmail inbox and continue to maintain an organized email experience. 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