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

  1. Open your Gmail account and go to the Inbox.
  2. Find the email from the sender you want to block.
  3. Click on the three vertical dots at the top right corner of the email.
  4. Select "Block [sender's email address]" from the dropdown menu.
  5. Confirm that you want to block the sender by clicking "Block" in the pop-up window.

Outlook

  1. Open your Outlook account and go to the Inbox.
  2. Find the email from the sender you want to block.
  3. Right-click on the email and select "Junk" > "Block [sender's email address]".
  4. Confirm that you want to block the sender by clicking "Block" in the pop-up window.

Yahoo Mail

  1. Open your Yahoo Mail account and go to the Inbox.
  2. Find the email from the sender you want to block.
  3. Click on the "More" dropdown menu at the top right corner of the email.
  4. Select "Block [sender's email address]" from the dropdown menu.
  5. Confirm that you want to block the sender by clicking "Block" in the pop-up window.

Hotmail

  1. Open your Hotmail account and go to the Inbox.
  2. Find the email from the sender you want to block.
  3. Click on the "More" dropdown menu at the top right corner of the email.
  4. Select "Junk" > "Block [sender's email address]" from the dropdown menu.
  5. 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:

  1. Log in to your email account and go to the settings or preferences page.
  2. Look for the "Spam" or "Junk" settings section.
  3. Click on the "Block" or "Add to block list" button.
  4. Enter the sender's email address in the text field.
  5. 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.