# How to Mass Delete Emails on Gmail from One Sender in 2025

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:bulb: This process document outlines the standard operating procedure for mass deleting emails from a specific sender in Gmail to optimize Google storage (Drive/Photos/Gmail) and improve inbox efficiency.

**Author:** Elysia Quinn
**Read Time:** 5 Minutes
**Source:** [Safelyo](https://safelyo.com/)
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## :question: Purpose
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Define the objective of cleaning up the inbox.
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This workflow is designed to:
1. **Reclaim Storage:** Free up space in the 15GB shared quota for Google Drive and Photos.
2. **Reduce Clutter:** Remove thousands of promotional/spam emails from a single sender efficiently.
3. **Improve Focus:** Eliminate cognitive load caused by excessive unread notifications.

## :feet: Step
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Follow these steps to perform a mass deletion.
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### Phase 1: Desktop Method (Recommended)
*This is the only method to delete thousands of emails in a single action.*

1. **Log in** to [Gmail](https://mail.google.com) via a web browser on your computer.
2. **Search for the sender**
1. Click the search bar at the top.
2. Type the command: `from:[e-mail]` (or name).
3. Press `Enter`.
3. **Select all visible emails**
1. Click the **Master Checkbox** (top-left corner, above the first email).
2. *Note:* This selects only the 50 emails on the current page.
4. **Select all matching conversations (CRITICAL STEP)**
1. Look for the blue text notification at the top of the list.
2. Click the link: **"Select all conversations that match this search."**
5. **Delete**
1. Click the **Trash Can icon** :wastebasket:.
2. Confirm the bulk action if prompted.
6. **Permanently Erase**
1. Go to the **Trash/Bin** folder in the left sidebar.
2. Click **"Empty Bin now"**.

### Phase 2: Mobile Workaround (Android/iOS)
*Use this for maintenance or smaller batches.*

1. Open the **Gmail App**.
2. **Search** using `from:sender`.
3. **Activate Selection Mode**
1. Do not tap the email text.
2. Tap the **circular avatar/profile icon** on the left of the email.
4. **Batch Select**
1. Scroll down and tap subsequent avatars to add them to the selection.
2. Tap the **Trash Can icon** to delete.

### Phase 3: Advanced Filtering (Optional)
*Use these search operators for surgical cleaning.*

1. **Delete by Time:**
- Command: `from:sender older_than:1y`
- *Purpose:* Keep recent history, delete outdated logs.
2. **Delete by Size:**
- Command: `has:attachment larger:10M`
- *Purpose:* Target storage-heavy emails specifically.
3. **Automate Future Cleanup:**
- Click **Search Options** (slider icon in search bar).
- Input sender criteria.
- Select **"Create Filter"** -> Check **"Delete it"**.

## :rocket: Conclusion
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:memo: **Final Check:** Ensure you have emptied the Trash folder, as storage space is not recovered until this step is complete.
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**Get all the steps here:** https://safelyo.com/how-to-mass-delete-emails-on-gmail-from-one-sender/

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