How to Stop Important Emails from Going to Spam in Gmail

Google users occasionally find that crucial emails continue to land in the Spam folder even after marking the sender as safe. According to Gmail’s official support guidance, this happens because the email has not been manually removed from Spam, the sender is not saved in contacts, or filters have not been properly configured. Google recommends moving emails out of Spam, adding trusted senders to Google Contacts, and creating filters to prevent future misclassification. Below is a step-by-step guide to prevent valid emails from going to Spam in Gmail.

On Computer

Remove the Email from Spam

After removing the email, future messages from that sender will not go to Spam.

1. Open Gmail on your computer.
2. On the left, in the main menu, click More and then Spam.
3. Check the box next to the email you want to remove.
4. At the top, click Not spam.

Add the Sender to Your Contacts

When you add the sender to Google Contacts, their emails will not go to Spam.

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1. Go to Google Contacts on your computer.
2. At the top left, click Create contact and then Create a contact or Create multiple contacts.
3. Enter the contact’s information.
4. Click Save.

Create a Filter for Your Sender

You can create a filter so a specific sender’s emails never go to Spam.

1. Open Gmail on your computer.
2. At the top, in the search bar, click Show search options.
3. Next to From, enter the sender’s email address.
4. To verify your search works, click Search.
5. At the bottom of the search window, click Create filter.
6. Next to Never send it to Spam, check the box.
7. Click Create filter.

On Android and iPhone

Remove the Email from Spam

After removing the email, future messages from that sender will not go to Spam.

1. Open the Gmail app on your Android phone, iPhone, or tablet.
2. At the top left, tap Menu and then Spam.
3. Open the email you want to remove.
4. At the top right, tap More and then Report not spam.

Add the Sender to Your Contacts

When you add the sender to Google Contacts, their emails will not go to Spam.

1. Open the Contacts app on your device.
2. At the bottom right, tap Add.
3. Enter the contact’s name and email address or phone number.
4. Tap Save.

Tip: If you do not have the Contacts app, download it from the Google Play Store.

Create a Filter for Your Sender

Important: To create a filter, you must open Gmail from your computer. The steps are identical to those for the computer version.

By following these steps, you can ensure that important emails from trusted senders are never mistakenly sent to Spam, keeping your inbox organized and accessible.