How to Delete a Filter in Google Gmail

To delete an email filter in Gmail, you just need to log in to your account and make a few simple adjustments to your settings.

Steps

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    Go to https://www.google.com/gmail/.
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    Enter your login info and sign in.
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    Click on ⚙. It's the Settings icon located at the top right-hand corner of the page.
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    Click Settings.
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    Click the Filters and Blocked Addresses tab. You will see a list of all the email filters you've created below.
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    Check the box next to the filter you want to delete.
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    Click Delete. It's below the list of all your email filters.
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    Click OK. Your Gmail filter is now deleted. Your incoming mail will no longer be affected by this Gmail filter.

Community Q&A

  • Question
    If I delete a filter where does the e-mail go?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    It appears it will stay in the label. You will need to remove the label and recreate it or move all of the emails to the inbox to "start fresh" on a new filter. Note: removing a label will not delete the emails.

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Article SummaryX

1. Go to https://www.google.com/gmail/ on your computer.
2. Sign in to your account.
3. Open the Settings menu.
4. Click the Filters and Blocked Addresses tab.
5. Select the filter you want to delete.
6. Hit Delete.
7. Click OK.

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