How to block e mails

There are several ways to block emails, depending on your email provider and the type of email you want to block. Here are some common methods:

Blocking emails using your email provider's settings:

  1. Gmail: Go to Settings > Filters and Blocked Addresses > Create a new filter. Enter the email address or keywords you want to block, and choose the action you want to take (e.g., "Delete it").
  2. Outlook: Go to Settings > View all Outlook settings > Mail > Blocked senders. Add the email address or domain you want to block.
  3. Yahoo Mail: Go to Settings > More Settings > Filters > Blocked Addresses. Add the email address or domain you want to block.

Blocking emails using third-party email clients or plugins:

  1. Thunderbird: Install the "Block Sender" add-on and configure it to block emails from specific senders.
  2. Microsoft Outlook: Install the "Block Sender" add-on and configure it to block emails from specific senders.
  3. Gmail browser extensions: Install extensions like "Gmail Block Sender" or "Email Blocker" to block emails from specific senders.

Blocking emails using your email client's built-in features:

  1. Microsoft Outlook: Right-click on an email from the sender you want to block, and select "Block" > "Block [sender's email address]".
  2. Apple Mail: Right-click on an email from the sender you want to block, and select "Block [sender's email address]".

Blocking emails using a spam filter:

  1. SpamAssassin: Install SpamAssassin on your email server or use a cloud-based service like SpamAssassin Cloud. Configure it to block emails from specific senders or domains.
  2. SpamFilter: Install SpamFilter on your email server or use a cloud-based service like SpamFilter Cloud. Configure it to block emails from specific senders or domains.

Blocking emails using a firewall or antivirus software:

  1. Windows Defender: Configure Windows Defender to block emails from specific senders or domains.
  2. Norton Antivirus: Configure Norton Antivirus to block emails from specific senders or domains.

Blocking emails using a DNS-based solution:

  1. Sender Policy Framework (SPF): Configure your DNS settings to block emails from specific senders or domains.
  2. DomainKeys Identified Mail (DKIM): Configure your DNS settings to block emails from specific senders or domains.

Remember to always verify the authenticity of the email address or domain before blocking it, as false positives can occur.