Can i get outlook to delete junk mail automatically
Yes, you can set up Outlook to automatically delete junk mail. Here's how:
Method 1: Using Outlook's built-in Junk Email Filter
- Open Outlook and go to the "Home" tab in the ribbon.
- Click on the "Junk" button in the "Move" group.
- Select "Junk Email Options" from the dropdown menu.
- In the "Junk Email Options" window, click on the "More Options" button.
- Under "Junk Email Filter", select the "Enable junk email filtering" checkbox.
- Choose the level of filtering you want: "Low", "Medium", or "High".
- Click "OK" to save your changes.
Outlook will then automatically move suspected junk emails to the "Junk Email" folder.
Method 2: Using Outlook's Safe Senders and Recipients Lists
- Open Outlook and go to the "Home" tab in the ribbon.
- Click on the "Junk" button in the "Move" group.
- Select "Junk Email Options" from the dropdown menu.
- In the "Junk Email Options" window, click on the "Safe Senders" tab.
- Add the email addresses or domains of people you trust to the "Safe Senders" list.
- Click "OK" to save your changes.
Outlook will then automatically move emails from senders on the "Safe Senders" list to the "Inbox" folder.
Method 3: Using a Third-Party Junk Mail Filter
- Install a third-party junk mail filter add-in, such as SpamAssassin or SpamSieve.
- Configure the add-in to work with Outlook.
- The add-in will then automatically filter out junk emails and move them to a designated folder.
Note: The effectiveness of these methods may vary depending on the type of junk mail you receive and the settings you choose. You may need to adjust the settings or use a combination of methods to achieve the desired level of junk mail filtering.