How to block junk mail on windows 10

The never-ending battle against junk mail! Here are some steps to help you block junk mail on Windows 10:

Method 1: Use Windows 10's built-in Junk Mail Filter

  1. Go to Settings (or press the Windows key + I).
  2. Click on Accounts.
  3. Click on Mail.
  4. Under Junk email, toggle the switch to On.
  5. You can also set the level of junk mail filtering to Low, Medium, or High.

Method 2: Use Microsoft Outlook's Junk Email Filter

  1. Open Microsoft Outlook (if you have it installed).
  2. Go to File > Options > Mail.
  3. Under Preventions, click on Junk Email.
  4. Toggle the switch to On.
  5. You can also set the level of junk mail filtering to Low, Medium, or High.

Method 3: Use a Third-Party Junk Mail Filter

  1. Download and install a third-party junk mail filter like SpamAssassin, SpamSieve, or SpamFilter.
  2. Follow the software's instructions to set up and configure the filter.

Additional Tips

  1. Mark as Junk: When you receive a piece of junk mail, mark it as junk by right-clicking on the email and selecting Junk. This will help train your email client's junk mail filter.
  2. Whitelist: Add trusted senders to your whitelist to ensure that their emails don't get marked as junk.
  3. Blacklist: Add known spammers to your blacklist to prevent their emails from reaching your inbox.
  4. Regularly Update Your Email Client: Keep your email client and junk mail filter up to date to ensure you have the latest protection against junk mail.
  5. Use a Strong Password: Use a strong and unique password for your email account to prevent unauthorized access.

By following these methods and tips, you should be able to reduce the amount of junk mail you receive on Windows 10.