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How to Delete Saved Email Addresses in

A comprehensive guide to removing unwanted contacts from your Gmail autocomplete and contact lists on all devices.

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Do you find yourself constantly correcting Gmail's autocomplete suggestions? Or perhaps you want to remove an old contact from your list? This guide provides clear, step-by-step instructions on how to remove saved email addresses from Gmail, ensuring your contact list is clean and efficient.
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Whether you're using Gmail on your computer, iPhone, or Android device, we've got you covered. We'll walk you through the process of deleting unwanted contacts and disabling the auto-complete feature, giving you complete control over your Gmail contact management.

Desktop Method 1: Removing Saved Email Addresses from Gmail on Your Computer

While you can't directly manage saved contacts within the Gmail web interface, you can easily remove them using Google Contacts. Follow these steps:
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1. Sign in to your Google account via Google Contacts. (contacts.google.com)

2. Use the search bar at the top to type the contact name or email address you wish to remove.

3. Click on the contact's name to open their information.

4. Click the three-dot menu beside the contact's name.

5. Select Delete and confirm your decision.

Alternatively, you can disable the Gmail autocomplete feature to prevent new email addresses from being saved automatically:

1. Visit Gmail on the web and sign in to your account.

2. Click the Settings gear icon at the top right, then select See all settings.

3. From the General tab, scroll down to Create contacts for auto-complete.

4. Select 'I will add contacts myself'.

5. Scroll to the bottom and click Save Changes.

iPhone Method 2: Removing Gmail Saved Contacts on

You can easily remove Gmail contacts directly from your iPhone. Here's how:

1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone.

2. Scroll to Contacts and open Accounts.

3. Tap on Add Account and sign in using your Google account details. Your Gmail account will now appear in the Accounts menu.

4. From the Gmail menu, enable Contacts (if not already enabled).

5. Open the default Contacts app on your iPhone.

6. Find the Gmail contact with the email address you want to delete and open it.

7. Tap on Edit in the upper-right corner, scroll to the bottom, and tap on Delete Contact. Confirm your decision.

Keeping your Gmail contacts organized is key to efficient communication.

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Android Method 3: Removing Gmail Remembered Contacts on

Deleting saved Gmail addresses on Android is straightforward. Follow these steps:

1. Open the Google Contacts app on your Android phone. (If you don't have it, download it from the Play Store.)

2. Tap on the contact you wish to remove. You'll see all associated accounts.

3. Tap the three-dot menu in the top-right corner and tap Delete.

Repeat these steps for any other saved email addresses you want to remove.

Take Control Conclusion: Maintaining a Clean Gmail Contact List

By following these simple steps, you can easily remove unwanted email addresses from your Gmail autocomplete and contact lists, regardless of the device you're using. Maintaining a clean contact list saves you time and prevents accidental emails to the wrong people.

Take control of your Gmail experience today!