Clearing out Gmail inbox to clear up space or to ensure that important emails are not buried under a pile of spam mail can be a harrowing task. Unsubscribing from updates by going through individual emails is both time-consuming and often frustrating. And with more and more websites requiring asking users to share their emails the problem of unread emails sitting in the inbox is here to stay.
Unsubscribing from bulk emails can be done in one of two ways. The first one is to use Google’s unsubscribe feature, the second method can be used if users want to unsubscribe through individual emails.
Use Google’s unsubscribe feature
Unsubscribe from individual emails
Unsubscribing from the list of bulk emails is a sure-shot way of ensuring you have a cleaner inbox. It also reduces the likelihood of accidental clicks on phishing links and falling into the trap of threat actors. However, users should be on the lookout for emails from unknown senders with links to unsubscribe, as they may be used to lure users into clicking on malicious links.
If you notice emails from a sender you do not recognise or did not sign up for, it is better to report the mail as spam. This will allow Gmail to filter future emails from the sender to your inbox.
In case users are unable to unsubscribe using the above-mentioned emails users can also contact the sender for details on how to unsubscribe.
