Unsubscribing from newsletters and promotional emails is often an option provided within the email itself. Look for a clickable link at the end of the message, usually in smaller font, although it can be easy to miss. In some cases, the unsubscribe link may be cleverly hidden within a disclaimer paragraph, so be sure to read through the last few blocks of text and look for phrases like “click here to unsubscribe.” For visually-oriented emails, the unsubscribe option may be located in the footer, along with other website links.

When using a desktop computer, certain email service providers can detect if an email is sent through a mailing list or if it includes an unsubscribe link. If detected, the option will conveniently be brought to the top of the page, making it easy to click and stop receiving future promotional emails.

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On Gmail, the “Unsubscribe” link is located next to the sender’s email address in an open message. Clicking on it may bring up an Unsubscribe pop-up on your screen, where you will need to verify the action. You may then be redirected to the sender’s website to unsubscribe or modify your email preferences.

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In Microsoft Outlook, a message that says, “Getting too much email?” may appear at the top of marketing messages, along with the “Unsubscribe” link. If you use the built-in Mail app on your iPhone or iPad, an “Unsubscribe” link will be displayed at the top of messages detected to be from a mailing list.