How do you stop downloading the spam folder with a Gmail account?

Question

How do I force my email client (eM Client) to stop downloading emails in the spam folder of my Gmail account?

Is there a way to permanently delete spam from the server before they get sent to my spam folder in my email client? If so, can I do this in Gmail's settings?

Answer 1

If your email client is set up with IMAP, you can uncheck the "Show in IMAP" button on the Gmail Label Settings Page, and it should stop.