How to Delete All Spam Emails in Gmail: Complete Guide

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While Gmail automatically sorts spam emails into a separate folder, you may want to permanently delete those emails to help declutter your account. This wikiHow article will teach you how to delete all your spam emails in Gmail on desktop and Android devices.

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On Desktop

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    Log in to Gmail . Go to mail.google.com in your web browser and log in with your Gmail address and password. If you are already logged in to your account, move to the next step.
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    To do that, click on More from the left side menu and select Spam from the drop-down list.
    • Alternatively, type in:spam in the Gmail search bar and hit the Enter button.
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    You can see this link at the top of the page.
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    Confirm the deletion. Click on the OK button from the pop-up confirmation box. Done!
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On Android

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    Launch the Gmail app on your device. The Gmail icon looks like a white envelope with a red outline. You can find it on your home screen or Apps menu.
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    You will see it on the top-left corner of the app. The menu panel will appear.
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    Move to the All labels section and tap on the Spam option.
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    Select EMPTY from the confirmation box to delete all spam emails from your account. Done!
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    I have 30 spam emails and delete them. The spam emails get deleted but the number 30 still shows in spam.
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    The number sometimes takes time to change. Reloading the page should help. If the number still doesn't change, consider closing and reopening the app/window. Keep in mind though, if the number doesn't change after doing everything, you'll probably have to wait for a little while (usually about 15-20 minutes) for it to correct.
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