How do i set my junk mail settings in outlook
To set junk mail settings in Outlook, follow these steps:
Outlook 2016 and later:
- Open Outlook and go to the "Home" tab in the ribbon.
- Click on the "Junk" button in the "Move" group.
- Select "Junk E-mail Options" from the dropdown menu.
- In the "Junk E-mail Options" window, you can adjust the following settings:
- "Safe Senders" and "Safe Recipients" lists: Add email addresses or domains that you trust and want to receive emails from.
- "Blocked Senders" list: Add email addresses or domains that you want to block emails from.
- "Level of junk e-mail protection": Choose from three levels: Low, Medium, or High.
- "Trust junk e-mail senders and domains": Check this box if you want to allow emails from senders and domains that are not on the blocked list.
- Click "OK" to save your changes.
Outlook 2013 and earlier:
- Open Outlook and go to the "Home" tab in the ribbon.
- Click on the "Junk" button in the "Move" group.
- Select "Junk E-mail Options" from the dropdown menu.
- In the "Junk E-mail Options" window, you can adjust the following settings:
- "Safe Senders" and "Safe Recipients" lists: Add email addresses or domains that you trust and want to receive emails from.
- "Blocked Senders" list: Add email addresses or domains that you want to block emails from.
- "Level of junk e-mail protection": Choose from three levels: Low, Medium, or High.
- Click "OK" to save your changes.
Additional tips:
- You can also use the "Mark as Junk" button in the "Home" tab to mark an email as junk and help Outlook learn what emails to block in the future.
- If you're using Outlook.com, you can also set junk mail settings in your account settings. Go to Outlook.com, sign in, and click on the gear icon in the top right corner. Select "View all Outlook settings" and then click on "Mail" > "Junk email".
- If you're using Outlook on a mobile device, you can set junk mail settings in the app's settings. Go to the "Settings" icon (usually represented by a gear or three horizontal lines) and select "Junk mail" or "Spam".
By setting your junk mail settings in Outlook, you can help reduce the amount of unwanted emails you receive and improve your overall email experience.