This guide walks you through every method:
If you’re already familiar with how Gmail handles subscriptions—with its unsubscribe button at the top of promotional emails—you might be wondering how it works in Outlook. In Outlook, unsubscribe links are often hidden near the sender’s name or buried in the footer. If you’re moving from Gmail to Outlook, this guide will show you where to find similar tools and how to use a third-party app to streamline both.
TL;DR: How to Stop Subscriptions in Outlook
To get rid from emails in Outlook:
- Open the email and click Unsubscribe (near the sender’s name or in the footer).
- In Outlook Web, go to Settings → Mail → Subscriptions.
- On mobile, tap the email, scroll down, and tap Unsubscribe.
- In Clean Email — open Unsubscriber and select all the subscriptions you want to stop receiving.
How to Unsubscribe on Outlook Mobile (iOS and Android)
- Open the Outlook mobile app.
- Tap the email you want to unsubscribe from.
- Scroll to the bottom and tap the "Unsubscribe" link, or use the menu options if it appears near the top.
- Confirm your choice if redirected to a website.
Note: This method only supports individual opt-outs, not mass actions.
Unsubscribe from Emails in Outlook Desktop
- Open the Outlook app on your PC or Mac.
- Find the email you no longer want to receive.
- Click the “Unsubscribe” link found below the sender’s name or in the footer of the email.
- Confirm your choice if prompted.
💡 Tip: Not all emails include an unsubscribe link. If you don’t see one, you can use the “Block” feature instead.
Unsubscribe in Outlook.com (Web Version)
- Open Outlook.com and sign in.
- Click the Gear icon → Mail → Subscriptions.
- You’ll see a list of newsletters and marketing emails.
- Click Unsubscribe next to the sender you want to stop.
💡 Tip: This method shows only types of emails that Microsoft automatically detects as subscriptions (Read in detail on the support page How to manage email subscriptions in Outlook.com).
What If There’s No Unsubscribe Button in Outlook?
- Block the sender: This moves future emails to the Junk folder.
- Use filters: Set up rules to automatically delete or move emails from certain senders.
- Use Clean Email to automate this entire process without needing to block or filter manually.
The Smarter Way to Unsubscribe
Outlook only supports one-by-one unsubscribes. Clean Email lets you handle everything at once, with tools designed to keep your inbox clutter-free.
🔒 Privacy-first: Clean Email never sells your data. It’s certified, secure, and trusted by millions.
How to Unsubscribe in Bulk:
- Log in at clean.email / iOS / Android.
- Select the Unsubscriber tab from the sidebar.
- Choose your action:
- Click Unsubscribe next to any subscription.
- Click Pause to temporarily stop new messages.
- Click Keep Newest to delete all but the latest email from that sender.
Outlook vs. Clean Email
| Tool | Unsubscribe Method |
|---|---|
| Outlook | Manual, one-by-one unsubscribe or block/filter |
| Clean Email | Smart bulk unsubscribe, pause, filter, and auto-delete based on your preferences |
The app works on web, iOS, and Android, with the same full-featured interface everywhere.
Conclusion
Many users switching from Gmail to Outlook are surprised by how different the unsubscribe experience is. While Gmail clearly shows unsubscribe buttons in most marketing messages, Outlook sometimes makes you dig to find them—or doesn’t show them at all.
Whether you need to unsubscribe in bulk, manage everything from your phone, or prevent unwanted emails from coming back, we recommend to use an app for your inbox cleanup.
FAQ
How do I unsubscribe from emails in Outlook?
Open the email, look for the “Unsubscribe” link near the sender’s name or at the bottom, and click it. You may need to confirm on a follow-up page.
Where is the unsubscribe option in Outlook Web?
In Outlook Web, you can find a list of subscriptions by going to Settings > Mail > Subscriptions. From there, you can click “Unsubscribe” next to senders.
Why can't I find an unsubscribe link in some Outlook emails?
Not all emails include an unsubscribe link. In those cases, you can block the sender or create a rule to automatically move their emails to the Junk folder.
Can I mass unsubscribe from emails in Outlook?
No, Outlook doesn’t support mass unsubscribe natively. You must open each email or visit the subscriptions panel to remove senders individually.
How do I stop marketing emails in Outlook?
Click the unsubscribe link in promotional emails, use the Subscriptions setting in Outlook Web, or block and filter unwanted senders.
Does Outlook show all my email subscriptions?
The Subscriptions panel in Outlook Web shows only the senders that Microsoft automatically detects as subscriptions. It may not include all.
How do I unsubscribe from emails in Gmail?
Gmail displays an “Unsubscribe” link next to the sender’s name in promotional emails. You can also scroll to the bottom of the message to find the unsubscribe option.
Why does Gmail show the unsubscribe button but Outlook doesn't?
Gmail automatically detects promotional content and displays a visible unsubscribe link near the sender’s name. Outlook sometimes places it in the footer or omits it depending on the sender and platform.
Can I manage my subscriptions in Gmail like in Outlook?
Gmail doesn’t offer a centralized subscriptions panel like Outlook Web. To manage Gmail subscriptions, you’ll need to manually search for emails with “Unsubscribe” and opt out one by one.
How do I reduce spam or unwanted emails in Gmail and Outlook?
In both Gmail and Outlook, you can mark messages as spam, block senders, or use filters and rules to move or delete emails automatically.
Which is easier for unsubscribing—Gmail or Outlook?
Gmail typically shows unsubscribe buttons more prominently in promotional emails, making it faster in most cases. Outlook provides a similar feature but sometimes hides it or requires extra steps.
