How do i stop junk mail on windows 10

The never-ending battle against junk mail! Here are the steps to help you reduce or stop junk mail on Windows 10:

Method 1: Opt-out from the National Do Not Mail List

1. Visit the National Do Not Mail List website (www.donotmail.org) and fill out the online form.
2. Enter your name, address, and email address (if you want to opt-out of email solicitations).
3. Click "Submit" to add your information to the list.

Method 2: Register with the Direct Marketing Association (DMA) Mail Preference Service

1. Visit the DMA's Mail Preference Service website (www.dmaconsumers.org) and fill out the online form.
2. Enter your name, address, and email address (if you want to opt-out of email solicitations).
3. Pay a one-time fee of $1 to register.

Method 3: Contact individual companies

1. Look for the company's contact information on the junk mail piece.
2. Write to the company and ask to be removed from their mailing list.
3. You can also call their customer service number or email them to request removal.

Method 4: Use the Windows 10 built-in feature

1. Go to Settings > Accounts > Email & accounts.
2. Click on the "Manage my email accounts" link.
3. Select the email account you want to manage.
4. Click on the "Mail" tab.
5. Scroll down to the "Junk email" section.
6. Click on the "Add to Safe Senders" link.
7. Enter the sender's email address or domain (e.g., [email protected]) and click "Add".

Method 5: Use a third-party junk mail filter

1. Install a junk mail filter like SpamAssassin or SpamSieve.
2. Configure the filter to block or mark as spam emails from specific senders or domains.

Additional tips

• Be cautious when providing your email address online, as it may lead to more junk mail.
• Consider using a disposable email address or a temporary email address for online transactions.
• Report junk mail to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at www.ftc.gov to help combat spam.

Remember that while these methods can help reduce junk mail, they may not eliminate it entirely. Be patient and persistent, and you'll eventually see a decrease in unwanted mail.