Block spam mail outlook

The never-ending battle against spam mail! Here are some steps to help you block spam mail in Outlook:

Method 1: Using Outlook's built-in spam filtering

  1. Open Outlook and go to the "Home" tab.
  2. Click on the "Junk Email" button in the "Move" group.
  3. Select "Junk Email Options" from the dropdown menu.
  4. In the "Junk Email Options" window, click on the "Safe Senders" tab.
  5. Add the email addresses or domains you want to allow or block to the "Safe Senders" or "Blocked Senders" lists.
  6. Click "OK" to save your changes.

Method 2: Using Outlook's Bayesian filtering

  1. Open Outlook and go to the "File" tab.
  2. Click on "Options" and then select "Mail" from the left menu.
  3. Scroll down to the "Spam filtering" section.
  4. Check the box next to "Enable Bayesian filtering".
  5. Adjust the "Threshold" setting to your liking (higher values will block more emails, but may also block legitimate emails).
  6. Click "OK" to save your changes.

Method 3: Using third-party spam filtering plugins

  1. Install a third-party spam filtering plugin, such as SpamAssassin or SpamSieve.
  2. Configure the plugin according to the manufacturer's instructions.
  3. The plugin will analyze incoming emails and move suspected spam to the "Junk Email" folder.

Additional tips

  1. Mark emails as "Junk" or "Not Junk" to help Outlook learn what is and isn't spam.
  2. Use a strong password and enable two-factor authentication to prevent unauthorized access to your account.
  3. Be cautious when clicking on links or downloading attachments from unknown senders.
  4. Regularly update your Outlook software and operating system to ensure you have the latest security patches.
  5. Consider using a spam filtering service, such as SpamAssassin or SpamSieve, which can filter out spam at the server level.

By following these steps, you can help reduce the amount of spam mail you receive in Outlook.