How to use Gmail — essential tips and tricks
Reckon you know how to use Gmail? Well, given it’s such a rich and deep email service, there’s always something new to discover!
As one of the most popular email services around, it’s worth knowing how to use Gmail to its full potential. After all, there are so many features to explore – some hidden; some obvious – and many of them will make emailing so much easier which, in turn, will make you more productive.
Is your inbox drowning in emails? Then learn how to create new folders. Is Gmail maxing out your Google storage? Then discover how to empty the trash. It’s equally important to know how to log out of Gmail and to protect yourself from unwanted messages by figuring out how to block emails.
So let’s take a look at these and much more in a guide to Gmail that will continue to grow. Simply peruse the links below and start exploring. By the end, you’ll have a much better knowledge of how to use Gmail, taking your usage of the app – whether in a browser or in the app – to a whole new level.
How to create a new Gmail account
Signing up for Google's free email service isn't difficult, but there are a few pitfalls.
How to delete your Gmail account
It's not that simple to delete your Gmail account. Here's how.
How to log out of Gmail
Logging out of Gmail has a pretty widespread impact.
How to change your name in Gmail
Most people don't know this, but you can change your username in Gmail.
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How to block emails in Gmail
Got people or companies flooding your inbox with unwanted messages? Here's how to block them.
How to recall email in Gmail
Believe it or not, you can recall an email after it's sent — but there's a catch.
How to mark all as read in Gmail
Sometimes you'll want to move or delete a whole bunch of messages at once. Here's how.
How to delete all emails in Gmail
Want to thoroughly clean out your inbox? This is how to do it.
How to create folders in Gmail
This isn't the most obvious procedure, so we'll walk you through it.
How to empty trash in Gmail
Gmail gives you plenty of storage for old emails, but you'll want to empty it once in a while.
How to change your password in Gmail
Worried your password might be too week, or compromised? Here's how to fix that.
How to archive email in Gmail
Someone you just want to file messages away for future reference.
How to activate Gmail dark mode
Believe it or not, Gmail does have a dark mode to ease your tired eyes.
How to set up Gmail two-factor authentication (2FA) on desktop and mobile
You can also greatly enhance your Gmail security from the comfort of your phone.
How to use Gmail confidential mode to encrypt private emails
You can greatly enhance your Gmail security from the comfort of your phone or computer.
How to use passkeys with your Google account
Learn how to use passkeys instead of a password to sign into your Google account
How to change side panels in Gmail
Quickly navigate between your emails, Chats, Spaces, and Meet video calls.
Paul Wagenseil is a senior editor at Tom's Guide focused on security and privacy. He has also been a dishwasher, fry cook, long-haul driver, code monkey and video editor. He's been rooting around in the information-security space for more than 15 years at FoxNews.com, SecurityNewsDaily, TechNewsDaily and Tom's Guide, has presented talks at the ShmooCon, DerbyCon and BSides Las Vegas hacker conferences, shown up in random TV news spots and even moderated a panel discussion at the CEDIA home-technology conference. You can follow his rants on Twitter at @snd_wagenseil.