How to block junk email on yahoo mail

The never-ending battle against junk email! Here are some steps to help you block junk email on Yahoo Mail:

1. Use Yahoo's built-in spam filters:

Yahoo Mail has a built-in spam filter that can help block junk email. To enable it:

a. Log in to your Yahoo Mail account. b. Click on the gear icon () in the top right corner. c. Select "More settings" from the dropdown menu. d. Click on "Filters" from the left sidebar. e. Check the box next to "Enable spam filters" to turn them on.

2. Mark emails as spam:

When you receive a junk email, mark it as spam to help Yahoo's filters learn to recognize similar emails in the future:

a. Open the junk email. b. Click on the "Mark as spam" button (it looks like a red "X" icon). c. Confirm that you want to mark the email as spam.

3. Create a custom filter:

You can create a custom filter to block specific senders, keywords, or domains:

a. Log in to your Yahoo Mail account. b. Click on the gear icon () in the top right corner. c. Select "More settings" from the dropdown menu. d. Click on "Filters" from the left sidebar. e. Click on "Create a new filter" at the top of the page. f. Enter the criteria for the filter (e.g., sender's email address, keyword, or domain). g. Choose the action you want to take (e.g., "Delete" or "Move to spam"). h. Click "Save" to save the filter.

4. Use Yahoo's "Block sender" feature:

If you receive an email from a sender you don't want to hear from, you can block them:

a. Open the email from the sender you want to block. b. Click on the "Block sender" button (it looks like a red "X" icon). c. Confirm that you want to block the sender.

5. Use third-party email clients or plugins:

If you're using a third-party email client or plugin, such as Mozilla Thunderbird or SpamAssassin, you can configure it to work with Yahoo Mail and block junk email.

6. Report spam to Yahoo:

If you receive an email that's not marked as spam but is still junk, you can report it to Yahoo:

a. Open the email. b. Click on the "Report spam" button (it looks like a red "X" icon). c. Confirm that you want to report the email as spam.

By following these steps, you can help reduce the amount of junk email you receive in your Yahoo Mail account.