To delete all emails in Gmail, you need to select them all and then delete. Here's how you do it using the web interface, as detailed in our reference:
Steps to Delete All Gmail Emails
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Navigate to "All Mail": Go to your Gmail account on a web browser. Find and click on the "All Mail" folder in the left-hand menu.
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Select All Emails on the Current Page: Once in "All Mail," locate the checkbox at the top of your message list (above the first email). Click this checkbox to select all emails currently displayed on that page.
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Select All Emails in Gmail: Because Gmail displays emails in batches, you need to expand the selection. Look for the link that says, "Select all conversations that match this search." This link appears after you have selected the emails on the current page. Click on this to select all emails in your All Mail folder.
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Delete All Selected Emails: After selecting all emails, click the "Delete" icon (usually a trash can) to remove all the selected conversations.
Important Considerations:
- This action is permanent. Deleted emails go into your trash folder, but will be permanently deleted after 30 days, so be certain you no longer need them.
- This method works best on a computer. While deleting single emails or batches on mobile is possible, selecting all emails is much easier on the desktop interface.
Here is a summary in a table:
| Step | Action | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Go to All Mail | Access the "All Mail" folder. |
| 2 | Select Emails on Page | Click the top checkbox to select the emails visible on the current page. |
| 3 | Select All Conversations | Click "Select all conversations that match this search." |
| 4 | Delete | Click the trash icon to delete all selected emails. |
By following these steps, you can quickly and effectively delete all your emails in Gmail.
