Gmail's inbox puts you in control


Inbox video
Meet the inbox

Gmail's inbox sorts your email into categories so you can see what's new at a glance, decide which emails you want to read when and view similar types of emails together. Watch the video
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Choose your categories

The Social and Promotions categories are on by default. Add categories like Updates and Forums or remove categories to have those emails show up in your Primary inbox. Learn how to choose categories
Customize
Customize your inbox

If you see a message you want in a different category, you can move it there. On mobile devices, you can even choose which categories create a notification. More customization tips



To learn more about Gmail's inbox, check out the help center or watch the video.