How to Filter Email?
To create a specific email filter in Zoho Mail that automatically organizes or takes actions on incoming emails based on certain criteria, follow these steps:
Steps to Create a Specific Email Filter in Zoho Mail
Log in to Zoho Mail: Open Zoho Mail and log in to your account.
Create an Email Folder for your designation of filtered email.
Access Settings:
- In the top-right corner of the Zoho Mail interface, click the gear icon to open Settings.
Navigate to "Filters":
- Under the Mail Settings section, locate and click on "Filters". This will show you the list of all your existing filters and options to create new ones.
Create a New Filter:
- Click on the "Add New Filter" button.

Define the Filter Criteria:
- In the Filter Name field, give your filter a name (e.g., "Work Emails" or "Newsletter Filter").
- In the Conditions section, select the specific conditions based on which the filter will be applied. For example:
- From: Filter emails from a specific sender.
- Subject: Filter emails with specific keywords in the subject line.
- To: Filter based on the recipient address.
- Size: Filter by email size.
- Has Attachment: Filter emails with or without attachments.
- Date Received: Filter emails based on the date they were received.
- Other options: Such as emails with certain keywords, flagged emails, etc.
Set Filter Actions:
- After defining the conditions, specify what action you want the filter to take. You can choose one or more of the following actions:
- Move to Folder: Automatically move the email to a specific folder.
- Mark as Read: Automatically mark the email as read.
- Delete: Automatically delete the email.
- Forward: Forward the email to another email address.
- Apply a Label: Assign a specific label to the email for easy identification.
Apply the Filter:
- Once you've set the criteria and actions, click "Save" or "Create Filter" to activate the filter.
Test the Filter: After creating the filter, you can test it by sending a test email that meets the filter criteria. Verify that the filter is applied correctly, and the email is processed as defined.
Additional Tips:
- You can create multiple filters with different conditions and actions to manage your emails effectively.
- You can edit or delete filters at any time from the Filters section in your settings.
By following these steps, you can set up specific filters in Zoho Mail to automatically manage and organize your incoming emails based on criteria like sender, subject, and other email attributes.