The decision by the Justice Department is unlikely to wipe away many voters' concerns about Mrs Clinton's trustworthiness.
There will be no charges following an investigation into Hillary Clinton's use of her private email.
The Justice Department has finished its probe into the matter and the decision comes just days after the FBI recommended against any prosecution.
Attorney General Loretta Lynch said: "I received and accepted their unanimous recommendation that the thorough, year-long investigation be closed and that no charges be brought against any individuals within the scope of the investigation."
The decision lifts a major legal threat to the former US secretary of state's presidential campaign.
FBI Director James Comey insisted on Tuesday that "no reasonable prosecutor" would pursue a criminal case - but said the investigation had found "extremely careless" behaviour by Mrs Clinton and her staff.
Mrs Clinton said she was "pleased" at the decision and conceded her use of personal mail was a "mistake" - but now considered the matter resolved.
However, it is unlikely to wipe away many voters' concerns about Mrs Clinton's trustworthiness.
And it probably will not stop her rival for the White House, Donald Trump, from continuing to make the private email server a campaign issue.
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