Split Inbox
FanDesk categorizes your emails into smart tabs for easier management.
Categories
Important
Person-to-person emails that matter:
- Direct messages from colleagues
- Emails from known contacts
- Messages marked as important
Team
Emails from your organization:
- Same domain as your company
- Internal communications
- Colleague messages
Updates
Automated notifications:
- Password resets
- Shipping confirmations
- Account alerts
- System notifications
Newsletters
Subscribed content:
- Marketing emails
- Newsletter digests
- Promotional content
Other
Everything else:
- Social notifications
- Forums
- Miscellaneous
How Classification Works
Changing Categories
If an email is miscategorized:
- Open the email
- Click the category label
- Select the correct category
Create Rules
Automatically categorize future emails:
- Click Create Rule
- Choose scope:
- Sender — This email address only
- Domain — All emails from this domain
- Select target category
- Rule applies to future emails
Category Priorities
Focus on what matters:
| Priority | Category | Typical Action |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Important | Respond promptly |
| 2 | Team | Handle same day |
| 3 | Updates | Check periodically |
| 4 | Newsletters | Read when free |
| 5 | Other | Low priority |
Email Rules
Automate more than just categories:
| Action | Description |
|---|---|
| Set Category | Move to specific tab |
| Mark as Read | Auto-read on arrival |
| Star Email | Auto-star matches |
| Apply Label | Add a Gmail label |
Rule Conditions
Match emails by:
- From — Sender email
- To — Recipient
- Subject — Subject line content
Operators:
- Contains
- Equals
- Starts with
- Ends with
Next: Learn about AI-powered email features in AI Email Features.
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