Gmail has become the most used email service in the world thanks to its integration with Google and its ease of use. Millions of people use it daily to manage their emails, access services such as Google Drive or YouTube and stay connected to various platforms, although there is an important detail that many do not know: although Gmail is free, Its storage has a limit.
Google offers 15 GB of without costbut this storage is not only for Gmail, but also shared with Google Drive and Google photos. Once this limit is reached, the company offers as the only solution the subscription to Google One, a cloud storage service with different payment plans. However, before resorting to this option, there are several ways to release space in Gmail and Continue to use the service without additional costs.
Eliminates unnecessary emails
The first step to release space is to get rid of emails that are no longer relevant. Daily, dozens or even hundreds of emails and many of them are received They only occupy space without providing value. Gmail allows you to filter and eliminate these messages in a simple way:
- Use Gmail’s search bar and write ‘Larger: 10m’ To find the emails that occupy more than 10 MB. You can adjust this value as necessary.
- Filters old and outdated emails using the Date option In search filters.
- Adopt the practice of Check and eliminate unnecessary emails regularly.
Get rid of promotional emails
A large part of Gmail’s storage is filled with promotional emails and newsletters They arrive after registering on various platforms. These emails are usually automated and do not provide relevant information on a day -to -day basis. To eliminate them quickly:
- In the search bar, write ‘cancel subscription‘. This will show all emails that include a link to unsubscribe of mail lists.
- Select and Eliminate those that do not interest you.
- Make sure unnecessary newsletters To prevent them from filling your inbox.
Cancel access to unnecessary websites
Many times we record our Gmail account in different websites without remembering in which. Some of these services can continue sending notifications and occupying space. To manage the sites where your email is registered:
- Access your Google account and go to the SECURITY SECTION‘.
- Look for the option ‘Access to other sites’.
- Cancel access to those services you no longer use.