How to ban e mails in thunderbird

To block or ban emails in Thunderbird, you can use the following methods:

Method 1: Using the built-in Spam Filter

1. Open Thunderbird and go to Tools > Account Settings.
2. Select your email account and click on the Server Settings button.
3. Scroll down to the Spam Filter section and click on the Edit button.
4. In the Spam Filter window, you can set the filter to automatically move suspected spam emails to the Junk folder.
5. You can also add specific senders or domains to the Blocked Senders list to prevent emails from those sources from being delivered to your inbox.

Method 2: Using a third-party extension

1. Install a third-party extension like SpamAssassin or Bayes from the Thunderbird Add-ons website.
2. Configure the extension to block or ban emails based on your preferences.

Method 3: Using a custom filter

1. Open Thunderbird and go to Tools > Message Filters.
2. Click on the New button to create a new filter.
3. In the Filter window, specify the conditions for which emails you want to block or ban (e.g., sender, subject, keywords).
4. In the Action section, select Move to and choose the Junk folder or another folder of your choice.
5. Click OK to save the filter.

Method 4: Using a blacklist

1. Install a third-party extension like Blacklist from the Thunderbird Add-ons website.
2. Configure the extension to block emails from specific senders or domains.

Tips and Variations

• You can also use the Spam button in the toolbar to mark an email as spam, which will help train the built-in spam filter.
• You can customize the spam filter settings to suit your needs, such as adjusting the sensitivity level or adding specific senders or domains to the whitelist.
• If you're using a third-party extension, make sure to configure it according to the extension's documentation and settings.

By using one or a combination of these methods, you can effectively block or ban unwanted emails in Thunderbird.