How to block email mail mac
There are several ways to block email on a Mac:
Method 1: Using the Mail app
- Open the Mail app on your Mac.
- Click on the "Mail" menu and select "Preferences".
- Click on the "Accounts" tab.
- Select the email account you want to block emails from.
- Click on the "Edit" button next to "Account Information".
- Scroll down to the "Block" section.
- Click on the "Block" button next to "From" and enter the email address or domain you want to block.
- Click "OK" to save the changes.
Method 2: Using the Spam Filter
- Open the Mail app on your Mac.
- Click on the "Mail" menu and select "Preferences".
- Click on the "Spam" tab.
- Click on the "Add" button next to "Spam Filter".
- Enter the email address or domain you want to block.
- Click "OK" to save the changes.
Method 3: Using a third-party email client
If you're using a third-party email client like Microsoft Outlook or Mozilla Thunderbird, you can block emails using the client's built-in features.
Method 4: Using a firewall or antivirus software
Some firewall or antivirus software, like Little Snitch or ClamXAV, can block emails from specific senders or domains.
Method 5: Using a DNS-based email blocking service
Services like SpamAssassin or SpamFilter can block emails based on their content and sender information.
Tips:
- You can also block emails by creating a rule in the Mail app. To do this, go to "Mail" > "Preferences" > "Rules", and then create a new rule that blocks emails from a specific sender or domain.
- If you're using a Gmail account on your Mac, you can block emails by going to the Gmail website, clicking on the gear icon, and selecting "See all settings". Then, go to the "Filters and Blocked Addresses" tab and create a new filter that blocks emails from a specific sender or domain.
- Be cautious when blocking emails, as it may also block legitimate emails from the same sender or domain.