How to block on mail mac

Blocking emails on a Mac can be done through the Mail app or using third-party email clients. Here are the steps to block emails on a Mac:

Method 1: Block emails using the Mail app

1. Open the Mail app on your Mac.
2. Click on the "Mail" menu and select "Preferences" (or use the keyboard shortcut Command + Comma).
3. Click on the "Rules" tab.
4. Click on the "Add Rule" button.
5. Select "Move Message" from the drop-down menu.
6. Choose the folder you want to move the blocked emails to (e.g., "Junk" or "Trash").
7. Click on the "Add Condition" button.
8. Select "Contains" from the drop-down menu.
9. Enter the email address or domain you want to block in the text field.
10. Click "OK" to save the rule.

Method 2: Block emails using a third-party email client

1. Install a third-party email client like SpamSieve or SpamFilter.
2. Configure the email client to block emails from specific senders or domains.
3. Follow the email client's instructions to set up the blocking rules.

Method 3: Block emails using a filter

1. Open the Mail app on your Mac.
2. Click on the "Mail" menu and select "Preferences" (or use the keyboard shortcut Command + Comma).
3. Click on the "Filters" tab.
4. Click on the "Add Filter" button.
5. Select "Move Message" from the drop-down menu.
6. Choose the folder you want to move the blocked emails to (e.g., "Junk" or "Trash").
7. Click on the "Add Condition" button.
8. Select "Contains" from the drop-down menu.
9. Enter the email address or domain you want to block in the text field.
10. Click "OK" to save the filter.

Tips:

• You can also block emails by marking them as "Junk" or "Spam" in the Mail app. This will help the app learn to recognize and block similar emails in the future.
• If you're using a third-party email client, you may need to configure the blocking rules separately for each account.
• Be cautious when blocking emails, as it may also block legitimate emails from specific senders or domains.