How to Create Folders and Labels in Gmail (2021) | Beebom First of all, open Gmail on the web and click on the cogwheel icon on the top-right corner. After that, click on " See all settings ". 2. Next, move to " Inbox " and keep the Inbox type as "Default". 3. After that, tick the checkboxes for Social, Promotions, and Updates under the Categories section.