How to block sender in mail
Blocking a sender in email can help prevent unwanted emails from reaching your inbox. Here are the steps to block a sender in various email providers:
Gmail
- Open your Gmail account and go to the Inbox.
- Find the email from the sender you want to block.
- Click on the three vertical dots at the top right corner of the email.
- Select "Block [sender's email address]" from the dropdown menu.
- Confirm that you want to block the sender by clicking "Block" in the pop-up window.
Outlook
- Open your Outlook account and go to the Inbox.
- Find the email from the sender you want to block.
- Right-click on the email and select "Junk" > "Block [sender's email address]".
- Confirm that you want to block the sender by clicking "Block" in the pop-up window.
Yahoo Mail
- Open your Yahoo Mail account and go to the Inbox.
- Find the email from the sender you want to block.
- Click on the "More" dropdown menu at the top right corner of the email.
- Select "Block [sender's email address]" from the dropdown menu.
- Confirm that you want to block the sender by clicking "Block" in the pop-up window.
Hotmail
- Open your Hotmail account and go to the Inbox.
- Find the email from the sender you want to block.
- Click on the "More" dropdown menu at the top right corner of the email.
- Select "Junk" > "Block [sender's email address]" from the dropdown menu.
- Confirm that you want to block the sender by clicking "Block" in the pop-up window.
Other email providers
If you're using a different email provider, you can usually find the option to block a sender in the email settings or preferences. Here are some general steps:
- Log in to your email account and go to the settings or preferences page.
- Look for the "Spam" or "Junk" settings section.
- Click on the "Block" or "Add to block list" button.
- Enter the sender's email address in the text field.
- Confirm that you want to block the sender by clicking "Save" or "Apply" changes.
Note that blocking a sender may not always prevent them from sending you emails, as some email providers may have different blocking policies or may not honor the block request. Additionally, if you're using a shared email account or a business email account, you may need to consult with your administrator or IT department to block a sender.