How to Disable Gmail Desktop Notifications

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Go to the Gmail website.

   It's at https://mail.google.com/mail/.
   
   Doing so will open your primary account's inbox if you're already logged into Gmail.
   
   If you aren't logged into Gmail, enter your email address and password and click Sign in.
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   Step 2: Click the gear icon.

   You'll see this option in the upper-right corner of your inbox. , It's toward the bottom of the drop-down menu. , This section is about halfway down the "General" tab of your Gmail settings.
   
   Gmail's settings should open to the "General" tab, which is directly beneath the "Settings" heading near the top of the page. , It's to the right of the "Desktop Notifications" text.
   
   This option will ensure that Gmail can't send desktop notifications to you.
   
   You can also click Important mail notifications on to reserve notifications for high-priority mail. , This button is at the bottom of the page.
   
   Doing so will save your changes and prevent Gmail from sending notifications to you.
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   Step 3: Click Settings.

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   Step 4: Scroll down to the "Desktop Notifications" section.

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   Step 5: Click Mail notifications off.

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   Step 6: Scroll down and click Save Changes.

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