How to block incoming emails

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

Method 1: Block emails using your email provider's settings

  1. Log in to your email account on your provider's website (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Outlook).
  2. Click on the gear icon or settings icon (usually located in the top right corner).
  3. Look for the "Filters" or "Block" section.
  4. Create a new filter or block rule by specifying the sender's email address, domain, or keywords.
  5. Choose the action you want to take when the email is blocked (e.g., delete, mark as spam, or move to a specific folder).

Method 2: Use a third-party email client or plugin

  1. Install a third-party email client or plugin (e.g., SpamAssassin, SpamSieve, or SpamFilter).
  2. Configure the client or plugin to block emails based on specific criteria (e.g., sender's email address, domain, or keywords).
  3. Set up the client or plugin to work with your email provider (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Outlook).

Method 3: Use a spam filtering service

  1. Sign up for a spam filtering service (e.g., SpamAssassin, SpamSieve, or SpamFilter).
  2. Configure the service to work with your email provider (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Outlook).
  3. Set up the service to block emails based on specific criteria (e.g., sender's email address, domain, or keywords).

Method 4: Use a browser extension

  1. Install a browser extension (e.g., uBlock Origin, SpamBlocker, or Email Blocker).
  2. Configure the extension to block emails based on specific criteria (e.g., sender's email address, domain, or keywords).
  3. Set up the extension to work with your email provider (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Outlook).

Common blocking criteria

Important notes

Remember to always follow your email provider's guidelines and terms of service when blocking emails.