Filters tell Gmail which future email belongs in a view, so it arrives already organized in Mejl.
Updated August 6, 2026
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Open Filters in Settings
Open the account menu, select Settings, then choose Filters. Select the plus button beside the Filters heading to add a rule.
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Choose what should match
Choose what an email must match. You can match its sender, recipients, subject, body, or existing views. In this example, mail from [email protected] matches.
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Choose a view and save
Set the action to add to a view, choose the destination, then select Add filter. Future matching email will be added to that view.
Good to know
Gmail filters apply to future matching email. Use the three-dot menu beside a saved filter when you want to edit or delete it.