Security and Privacy

Block and Unsubscribe

Learn to choose between unsubscribe, block and report and use the correct action in this beginner-friendly Gmail lesson.

Learning outcomes

Explain how to choose between unsubscribe, block and report.
Complete the guided activity safely.
Check that you can use the correct action.

Before you begin

Use the correct account. Practise with fictional content and never share passwords, recovery codes or confidential information.

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Step-by-step instructions

Open Gmail and confirm that the profile picture and email address show the intended Google Account.
Classify three unwanted-message scenarios using fictional or non-sensitive practice information.
Pause before any send, delete, sharing, security or account change; check recipients, permissions and likely consequences.
Review the result and confirm that you can use the correct action.
Record one useful habit and safely reverse or remove any temporary practice item.

Ian's practical tip: Email can affect real people immediately. Check the account, recipients, subject, attachments, tone and privacy before you send or share.

Practical activity

Classify three unwanted-message scenarios. Your expected result is to use the correct action.

Completion checklist

I used the intended account and safe practice information. I completed and reviewed the activity. I checked recipients, permissions, security and the final result.