#Note/Permanent #Email/Management #Email/Filtering >[!note] >This guide specifically addresses Gmail users, but the strategies can be adapted to most common email services. Effective email management is rooted in strategic filtering and triage, essential for organizing your inbox to prioritize crucial emails. It's vital to filter and triage emails that are **necessary**, while considering the discontinuation of those that add no short-term or long-term value, as outlined in [[Effective Email Subscription Management]]. **Example Scenario:** ![[gmail_filter_example.png]] Consider the case of Uber ride receipts: they are important records but not immediately necessary to read. To manage this, create a filter that archives and marks these emails as read upon arrival, directing them to a `Receipts` folder, while ensuring they are never marked as Spam. **Workflow for Efficient Email Management:** 1. **Create Folders/Labels**: Begin by identifying the types of emails you need to classify. For instance, create a `Receipts` label for emails like Uber receipts. 2. **Setting Up Filters**: Familiarize yourself with creating Gmail filters using this [step-by-step guide](https://support.google.com/mail/answer/6579?hl=en). 3. **Save/Update Filters**: Once you've established the logic, save or update the filter. Opt to apply the filter to existing conversations to organize past emails under the `Receipts` label. Mastering these filtering and triage techniques empowers you to maintain an organized and efficient email system, significantly reducing clutter and enhancing productivity.