Are you tired of Gmail adding every person you communicate with to your contact list automatically? While this feature might be helpful for some, it can also clutter your address book and sync unnecessary contacts with your phone. Luckily, you can turn off this feature and add contacts manually. Here’s a guide on how to stop Gmail from automatically adding people to your contacts list:
How to Stop Gmail from Automatically Adding People to Your Contacts List:
- Open Gmail and click the gear icon in the upper-right corner
- Select “View all settings”
- Scroll down to “Create contacts to auto-fill” and choose “I will add contacts myself”
- Scroll down and click “Save Changes”
Voila! You have successfully disabled the auto-add contacts feature in Gmail. Now, you’ll need to add email addresses to your contact list manually without any hassle.
In addition to this feature, Gmail has also made some improvements like better typo warnings in email addresses. If you’re interested, you can check out these updates on the Gmail blog.
Frequently Asked Questions:
1. Will my existing Gmail contacts disappear after turning off this feature?
No, your existing Gmail contacts will still be there, and you can add or delete contacts manually.
2. Can I still use auto-complete for contacts after turning off this feature?
Yes, you can still use auto-complete. However, you’ll need to add contacts manually.
3. What happens if I accidentally add someone to my contact list?
If you accidentally add someone to your contact list, you can remove them manually by going to the “Contacts” section and selecting “Delete”.
4. Can I turn on this feature back on later?
Yes, you can turn on this feature anytime by going back to the settings page and selecting “Automatically create contacts” under “Create contacts to auto-fill”.
Final Thoughts:
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