Apple mail junk mail

The frustration of dealing with junk mail in Apple Mail!

Here are some tips to help you manage junk mail in Apple Mail:

  1. Mark as Junk: Select the email you want to mark as junk, then click the "Mark" button in the toolbar and select "Mark as Junk Mail". This will move the email to the "Junk" folder.
  2. Junk Mail Filter: Go to Mail > Preferences > Rules > Junk Mail Filter. Here, you can set up rules to automatically move suspected junk mail to the "Junk" folder. You can also adjust the sensitivity of the filter to suit your needs.
  3. Whitelist: If you receive legitimate emails from a particular sender that are being marked as junk, you can add them to your whitelist. Go to Mail > Preferences > Rules > Junk Mail Filter, then click the "Edit" button next to "Whitelist". Add the sender's email address to the list.
  4. Blacklist: Conversely, if you receive spam from a particular sender, you can add them to your blacklist. Go to Mail > Preferences > Rules > Junk Mail Filter, then click the "Edit" button next to "Blacklist". Add the sender's email address to the list.
  5. Empty Junk Folder: Regularly empty your Junk folder to prevent it from filling up and to keep your inbox organized.
  6. Report Junk: If you receive an email that's not marked as junk but is still spam, you can report it to Apple. Go to the email, click the "Report Junk" button in the toolbar, and follow the prompts.
  7. Third-party plugins: There are several third-party plugins available that can help you manage junk mail in Apple Mail, such as SpamSieve or Junk Mail Filter.

By following these tips, you should be able to effectively manage junk mail in Apple Mail and keep your inbox organized and spam-free.