Block or unblock an email address in Gmail

If you get unwanted emails, you can block the sender in Gmail. After you block the sender, all future emails from them go to Spam.

Block or unblock an email address

Important: If you get frequent promotional emails and newsletters in Gmail, you can unsubscribe:

• From all mailing lists related to the sender in “Manage subscriptions”
• From the email

1. On your iPhone or iPad, open the Gmail app .
2. Open the message from the sender.
3. At the top right of the message, tap More .
4. Tap Block "{sender}" or Unblock "{sender}."

Prevent valid emails from going to Spam

After you unblock a sender, their emails should no longer be sent to Spam. If you still find their emails in Spam, try these steps.

Manage suspicious emails

Important: If someone uses Gmail to harass, intimidate, or threaten you, they're violating Gmail's Program Policies. If you feel that you're in danger, contact your local authorities right away, and ask whether any cyber harassment laws apply to your situation.

• While Gmail tries to keep spam out of your inbox, some spam may get through. If you get spam in your inbox, you can report it.
• If you find a suspicious email that asks for personal information, you can report the email for phishing.

Related resources

• Manage your subscriptions in Gmail
• Unsubscribe from an email
• Report spam in Gmail
• Avoid and report phishing emails