How do i block junk mail on my yahoo mail

The eternal struggle against junk mail! Here are the steps to help you block junk mail on your Yahoo Mail account:

Method 1: Using Yahoo's Spam Filter

1. Log in to your Yahoo Mail account.
2. Click on the gear icon () in the top right corner and select "More settings" from the dropdown menu.
3. Scroll down to the "Filters" section.
4. Click on "Spam filters" and then click on "Edit" next to "Spam filter level".
5. Choose a level of protection from the dropdown menu (e.g., "High", "Medium", or "Low").
6. Click "Save" to apply the changes.

Method 2: Using Yahoo's Block Sender Feature

1. Log in to your Yahoo Mail account.
2. Open the email you want to block from a junk sender.
3. Click on the three dots () at the top right corner of the email.
4. Select "Block sender" from the dropdown menu.
5. Confirm that you want to block the sender by clicking "Block" in the pop-up window.

Method 3: Using Yahoo's Report Spam Feature

1. Log in to your Yahoo Mail account.
2. Open the email you want to report as spam.
3. Click on the three dots () at the top right corner of the email.
4. Select "Report spam" from the dropdown menu.
5. Confirm that you want to report the email as spam by clicking "Report" in the pop-up window.

Additional Tips

• To help Yahoo's spam filter learn to recognize junk mail, you can also mark emails as "Spam" by clicking on the "Spam" button at the top of the email.
• You can also add specific senders or domains to your "Blocked Senders" list by going to the "Filters" section in your account settings.
• If you're still receiving a lot of junk mail, you may want to consider using a third-party spam filter or email client that offers more advanced spam filtering features.

By following these steps, you should be able to reduce the amount of junk mail you receive in your Yahoo Mail account.