Mark messages as read or unread

If you want to remember to read a message later, you can mark it as unread. You can also mark messages as read without opening them.

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Mark as unread

1. Make sure you've downloaded the Gmail app.
2. On your iPhone or iPad, open the Gmail app .
3. Open the message.
   • If you want to stay in your inbox, tap the sender's profile image.
4. In the top right, tap Unread .

Tip: You can change your Gmail settings to quickly take this action by swiping left or right on messages in your messages list.

Mark as read

1. Make sure you've downloaded the Gmail app.
2. On your iPhone or iPad, open the Gmail app .
3. On the left, tap the sender's profile image next to the messages you want to mark.
4. In the top right, tap Read .

Tip: You can change your Gmail settings to quickly take this action by swiping left or right on messages in your messages list.

Mark all messages as read

Important: You can't mark all messages as read from the Gmail app.

1. On your computer, open Gmail.
2. In the top left, click the Down arrow All.
3. At the top, click More Mark as read.

Related resources

• Archive or mute Gmail messages
• Change your Gmail settings