How to block incoming yahoo mail

There are a few ways to block incoming Yahoo mail, depending on your email client and preferences. Here are some methods:

Method 1: Block Yahoo mail using your email client

1. Open your email client (e.g., Outlook, Gmail, Thunderbird).
2. Go to the settings or options menu.
3. Look for the "Filters" or "Rules" section.
4. Create a new filter or rule that blocks emails from Yahoo mail.
5. Set the filter or rule to apply to incoming emails from Yahoo mail.
6. Save the changes.

For example, in Outlook, you can create a new rule by following these steps:

• Go to File > Manage Rules & Alerts.
• Click on "New Rule".
• Select "Start from a blank rule" and click "Next".
• Choose "Conditions" and select "With specific words in the sender's address" and enter "@yahoo.com" (without the quotes).
• Choose "Actions" and select "Move it to the specified folder" and select a folder to move the emails to (e.g., "Deleted Items").
• Click "Finish" to save the rule.

Method 2: Block Yahoo mail using a third-party email filter

1. Install a third-party email filter software (e.g., SpamAssassin, SpamSieve).
2. Configure the filter to block emails from Yahoo mail.
3. Set the filter to apply to incoming emails.

For example, SpamAssassin is a popular open-source email filter that can be configured to block emails from Yahoo mail. You can install it on your email server or use a cloud-based version.

Method 3: Block Yahoo mail using your internet service provider (ISP)

1. Contact your ISP's customer support.
2. Ask them to block incoming emails from Yahoo mail.
3. They may require you to provide additional information or configure your email settings.

Method 4: Block Yahoo mail using a web-based email client

1. Log in to your web-based email client (e.g., Gmail, Outlook.com).
2. Go to the settings or options menu.
3. Look for the "Filters" or "Rules" section.
4. Create a new filter or rule that blocks emails from Yahoo mail.
5. Set the filter or rule to apply to incoming emails from Yahoo mail.
6. Save the changes.

For example, in Gmail, you can create a new filter by following these steps:

• Go to Settings > Filters and Blocked Addresses.
• Click on "Create a new filter".
• Enter "@yahoo.com" (without the quotes) in the "From" field.
• Choose "Apply the label" and select a label to apply to the emails (e.g., "Spam").
• Click "Create" to save the filter.

Remember to always check your email client's documentation or support resources for specific instructions on blocking incoming emails from Yahoo mail.