Fortunately, Google does make it fairly easy to accomplish in Gmail if you know where to look. Since most users are likely to have a Gmail address — given the global prominence of Android, and how good it is— we’re breaking down how to accomplish that in that service here. So if that’s what you’re looking to do, read on.
Here’s how to block somebody in Gmail on the web
Now, you can block somebody in Gmail both in the app and the web. But we’re going to start with the latter method, addressing how you can block somebody online, using the web version of the email app. And it’s a fairly easy process, as are so many of our how-to guides, albeit not the most intuitive one.
…or on your smartphone, in the app
Of course, most users are likely initiating or engaging in Gmail communications in the mobile app rather than online. So this segment of the guide will walk you through how to block somebody in Gmail in the phone app, rather than online. As might be expected, the process is fairly straightforward if not the easiest, given the density of overflow menus in Gmail.
