Tired of missing important emails in your Gmail inbox by accidentally muting them? Email Mute is a handy feature that mutes noisy or unwanted email threads. However, there may be times when you accidentally mute an important email. In this article, we will show you how to unmute emails in Gmail and start receiving notifications again.
But before you get started, you might be wondering what happens when you mute emails in Gmail. When you mute a conversation, it’s automatically archived and won’t appear in your inbox. And when you unmute, the email reappears in your inbox and you start receiving notifications. With this understanding, let’s dive into the steps.
How to find muted emails in Gmail
Now that you understand what happens when you mute a message, it’s time to find muted emails before muting them. If you are a desktop user, follow the steps below.
On desktop
Step 1: Open Gmail in your favorite browser.
Step 2: Click on the search box at the top, type muteand select ‘label:mute’ from the dropdown.
With this you will see a list of muted conversations labeled Mute on the left side in the email preview, which you can click to open and review this list.
On the Gmail app for Android and iPhone
The steps are the same for both Android and iOS devices. Follow the instructions below.
Step 1: Launch the Gmail app.
Step 2: Once launched, tap the search bar, type Muteand from the dropdown select ‘label:mute.’
Just like on the desktop, you’ll see a list of muted emails labeled Mute as a preview. Now that you’ve found the muted emails on your Gmail account, it’s time to unmute the ones you want. Move on to the next method to learn how.
Also read: How to edit or cancel scheduled emails in Gmail
How to unmute muted emails in Gmail
Easier to find muted emails, much easier to unmute them. Just follow the steps below based on the device you are accessing your email on.
Note: Make sure you’ve followed the steps above to find muted emails before proceeding to the steps below.
On desktop
Step 1: Right-click the email you want to unmute.
Step 2: From the context menu, select Unmute.
This is the case when you have an email to unmute. If you want to display multiple emails, move on to the next steps.
Step 3: Select the emails you want to unmute using the checkboxes on the left side.
Step 4: Once selected, right-click the highlighted emails or click the three-dot icon. From the context menu, select Unmute.
On mobile
Step 1: Long press on the muted email until it is marked with a check mark. Now tap on the three dots icon in the top right corner.
Step 2: From the drop-down menu, select ‘Go to Inbox.’
Note: Alternatively, you can also select the Unmute option instead of ‘Go to Inbox’.
The selected email will be displayed and sent back to your inbox. If you have a lot of emails to unmute, follow the steps below.
Step 3: Touch and hold on one of the muted emails until it is marked with a check mark. Now select the emails you want to unmute by tapping on them. Once selected, tap the three-dot icon in the top right corner.
Step 4: From the drop-down menu, select ‘Go to Inbox.’
Note: Alternatively, you can also select the Unmute option.
Your go. The selected muted emails will be sent back to your inbox and will no longer carry the muted label on them.
Like the Mute feature, there’s a similar but different feature in Gmail called Snooze that helps you focus on your priorities and get on with your email later. Move on to the next method to learn more.
Also Read: Gmail Mute vs Snooze vs Archive: What’s the Difference
How to Snooze or Temporarily Mute Emails in Gmail
As you’ve seen, muting an email is a convenient way to ignore an email and any subsequent replies or conversations without deleting it. The downside, however, is that it disappears forever from your inbox until you unmute it again.
If you want to temporarily ignore Gmail emails, you can use the Snooze function. This allows you to temporarily hide an email from your inbox until a later date, then it will reappear when you’re ready to deal with it. This can help manage your inbox and stay organized.
On desktop
Step 1: Open Gmail in your favorite browser.
Step 2: Hover over the email you want to snooze and click the snooze button (clock icon).
Note:
- If you have a lot of emails to snooze, check the box to the left of the email you want to snooze and click the snooze button at the top.
- Alternatively, you can open the email and click the snooze button at the top, or right-click the email and select Snooze from the context menu.
Step 3: Select the date and time you want to be notified of this email from the modal menu. Select ‘Pick date & time’ if you want to customize the date and time.
The selected emails will be snoozed, and to mark a confirmation, you’ll see the Message Snoozed in the bottom left corner.
On mobile
The steps to snooze emails in Gmail are the same for Android and iOS devices. Follow the steps below.
Step 1: Launch the Gmail app.
Step 2: Tap the email you want to snooze on. Once open, tap the three-dot icon in the top right corner.
Note: If you have multiple emails that you want to snooze, tap and hold one of the muted emails until it’s marked with a check mark. Now select the emails you want to unmute by tapping on them and clicking the three-dot icon in the top right corner.
Step 3: From the drop-down menu, select Snooze. In the pop-up modal, select the date and time you want to be notified of this email. Select ‘Pick date & time’ to choose a custom date and time.
Selected emails will be snoozed, and to mark confirmation, you’ll see a Snooze Conversations banner in the bottom left corner with details.
When the snooze period ends, the email(s) will automatically return to the inbox and show up again.
FAQ about displaying emails in Gmail
1. Can you mute all emails on Gmail?
Yes, you can mute all emails on Gmail. When you mute a conversation, all future replies are automatically archived and won’t appear in your inbox. To mute a conversation in Gmail, use the m shortcut to mute the conversation.
2. Is muting in Gmail the same as blocking?
No, hiding and blocking in Gmail are different actions. Mute an email conversation means that you will no longer receive notifications of new messages in that conversation. However, the conversation will remain in your inbox. On the other hand, blocking someone in Gmail means you won’t receive emails from that person anymore. Their email will automatically be sent to your spam folder.
Reorder email conversations
Whether you accidentally or intentionally muted a message, following the steps outlined in this article, you now know how to unmute email in Gmail and start receiving notifications again. You may also want to read these best tips for keeping your Gmail inbox clean.
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