What Is an Inbox?

Written by Clean Email Team
Reviewed by Julia Furkulitsa
Reviewed byJulia Furkulitsa

Julia Furkulitsa is an email expert with in-depth knowledge of inbox management, email apps, and everyday email tasks. She brings deep expertise built on years of focused work in the email space.

Tested by Alexa Shahan
Tested byAlexa Shahan

Alexa Shahan is a tech and productivity expert with a strong focus on email tools. She tests each app and verifies every guide to ensure it’s easy to follow and truly helpful to users.

Definition

💡 An Inbox is a digital folder within an email client where incoming emails are received and stored. It serves as the primary location for new messages and is typically the first screen users see when they open their email application.

The inbox helps users organize, read, and respond to their emails efficiently.

Example

Imagine logging into your email account and seeing a list of new messages from various senders. This list is displayed in your Inbox.

For instance, in Gmail, the Inbox is prominently featured on the main screen, displaying all your new and unread emails.

The list of new messages from various senders

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