Email not showing in Inbox

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New mail is arriving but it's not appearing in the main list.

Symptoms
  • Notification but no mail
  • Unread count increases but list empty
  • Mail in "All Mail" but not "Inbox"
Possible Causes
  • "Focused Inbox" enabled
  • Archiving filter
  • Sort order changed

Step-by-Step Fix

1

Disable Focused Inbox

Check the "Other" tab or disable the Focused feature in settings.

2

Check Sort Order

Ensure you are sorting by "Date: Newest on Top".

3

Search "All Mail"

If it's in All Mail but not Inbox, a filter is "Skipping the Inbox".

When to See a Technician

Gmail users often find mail in the "Promotions" or "Social" tabs instead of the Primary inbox.

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