How to block sender mail app mac

To block a sender's email on a Mac using the Mail app, you can follow these steps:

Method 1: Block sender using the Junk Mail folder

  1. Open the Mail app on your Mac.
  2. Select the email from the blocked sender that you want to block.
  3. Right-click (or Control-click) on the email and select "Mark as Junk Mail".
  4. Click "Move to Junk Mail" to move the email to the Junk Mail folder.
  5. Go to the Junk Mail folder and select the email again.
  6. Right-click (or Control-click) on the email and select "Block Sender".
  7. Click "Block" to confirm.

Method 2: Block sender using the Mail app preferences

  1. Open the Mail app on your Mac.
  2. Go to Mail > Preferences (or use the keyboard shortcut Command + comma).
  3. Click on the "Rules" tab.
  4. Click on the "Add Rule" button.
  5. Select "From" as the condition and enter the email address of the sender you want to block.
  6. Select "Move to" and choose "Junk Mail" as the destination folder.
  7. Click "OK" to save the rule.

Method 3: Block sender using the "Block" feature

  1. Open the Mail app on your Mac.
  2. Select the email from the blocked sender that you want to block.
  3. Click on the "Block" button in the top-right corner of the email window.
  4. Click "Block" to confirm.

Once you've blocked a sender, any future emails from that sender will be automatically moved to the Junk Mail folder. You can also use the "Block" feature to block senders from specific domains or email addresses.

Note: If you're using a third-party email client or service, such as Microsoft Outlook or Gmail, the steps may vary.