The Inbox folder – technically called the Inbox label – stores all emails you receive from other people, including spam emails, in some cases. If you’re expecting an email, you need to check the Gmail Inbox periodically. Going to your Inbox in Gmail is straightforward. In fact, the default view when you log in to your Gmail account is the Inbox. The default view in Gmail can’t be changed, so you should always go to the Inbox when you log in.