# How to Mass Archive Gmail Emails

You can bulk archive emails in Gmail by using search filters to select multiple emails at once, then archiving them all in one action.

[Missive](https://missiveapp.com) syncs with Gmail, so emails you archive in Gmail are automatically archived in Missive too.

## Archive directly in Missive

If you use Missive, the fastest way to mass archive old emails is using the built-in mass-archive feature:

1. Go to **Settings** > **Accounts**
2. Select your Gmail account
3. Click **Mass-archive**
4. Select a predefined timeframe or pick a specific date

This archives emails from both Missive and Gmail. The process can take hours or up to a day depending on how many emails must be archived.

## Steps to mass archive emails in Gmail

1. Open [Gmail](https://mail.google.com) in your browser
2. In the search bar, enter a filter like `in:inbox before:YYYY/MM/DD` (replace with your target date)
3. Click the **Select All** checkbox
4. Click **Select all conversations that match this search**
5. Click the **Archive** button

All matching emails will be archived and removed from your inbox.

## Example search filters

* `in:inbox before:2024/01/01` - Archive all inbox emails before January 1, 2024
* `in:inbox older_than:30d` - Archive all inbox emails older than 30 days
* `from:newsletter@example.com` - Archive all emails from a specific sender

## Bulk select in Missive

To archive a smaller number of conversations manually, select multiple conversations by holding <kbd>Shift</kbd> and clicking, then click the archive icon or press <kbd>E</kbd>.

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**Related:** [Gmail / Google Workspace](https://missiveapp.com/docs/core-features/connected-accounts/email-accounts/gmail-google-workspace) | [Connected Accounts FAQ](https://missiveapp.com/docs/core-features/connected-accounts/faq)


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