4. Add filters

Manage your incoming email automatically with Gmail’s filters.

  1. In the Gmail search box, click the Down arrow .
  2. Enter your search criteria, then click Create filter.
  3. Check the Apply the label box and choose a label to automatically sort incoming email fitting your search criteria.
  4. (Optional) If you’d like email fitting your search criteria to be automatically moved out of your inbox, but want to be able to access them later, check Skip the Inbox (Archive it).
  5. Click
For tips on applying common filters, see Gmail filter ideas.