If you’ve accidentally blocked an email address on Gmail, or perhaps you’ve changed your mind about a previously blocked contact, you might be wondering: “How do I unblock an email address?”. Thankfully, Gmail has a simple process for unblocking email addresses. In this blog post, we will guide you through the step-by-step process of how to unblock an email address in Gmail.
Step-by-Step Guide to Unblock Email on Gmail
Step 1: Open Gmail and Go to Settings
Firstly, open your Gmail account by going to https://mail.google.com and signing in. Once you’re in, click on the gear icon situated on the top right corner of the page. From the drop-down menu that appears, click on “See all settings“.
Step 2: Navigate to the Filters and Blocked Addresses Tab
In the Settings page, you’ll see multiple tabs at the top. Click on the tab that says “Filters and Blocked Addresses“.
Step 3: Unblock the Email Address
In the “Filters and Blocked Addresses” tab, you’ll see a list of email addresses that you’ve blocked. Simply find the email address that you want to unblock, and click on “unblock” next to it. A confirmation pop-up will appear, click on “Unblock” again to confirm your decision.
Step 4: Verify the Email is Unblocked
Once you’ve unblocked the email address, you should see a message stating: “The email address has been unblocked“. This confirms that the email address is no longer blocked and you will now receive emails from this address in your inbox.
Wrap Up
That’s it! You’ve successfully unblocked an email address on Gmail. It’s as simple as that. So, the next time you accidentally block an email or need to unblock a previously blocked contact, you can do so in just a few clicks.
Remember to carefully manage your email settings to ensure that you never miss an important email. If you have any other questions about Gmail, feel free to leave a comment below.
