How to block spam mails in outlook
Blocking spam emails in Outlook can be done through various methods. Here are some steps to help you block spam emails in Outlook:
Method 1: Using Outlook's built-in Junk Email Filter
- Open Outlook and go to the "Home" tab.
- Click on the "Junk" button in the "Move" group.
- Select "Junk Email Options" from the dropdown menu.
- In the "Junk Email Options" window, you can adjust the settings to your liking. You can choose to block emails that are likely to be spam, or you can add specific senders or domains to the "Safe Senders" or "Blocked Senders" lists.
- Click "OK" to save your changes.
Method 2: Using Outlook's Safe Senders and Blocked Senders lists
- Open Outlook and go to the "Home" tab.
- Click on the "Junk" button in the "Move" group.
- Select "Junk Email Options" from the dropdown menu.
- In the "Junk Email Options" window, click on the "Safe Senders" tab.
- Add the email addresses or domains of senders you trust to the "Safe Senders" list.
- Click on the "Blocked Senders" tab and add the email addresses or domains of senders you want to block to the "Blocked Senders" list.
- Click "OK" to save your changes.
Method 3: Using Outlook's Rules feature
- Open Outlook and go to the "Home" tab.
- Click on the "Rules" button in the "Move" group.
- Select "Manage Rules & Alerts" from the dropdown menu.
- Click on "New Rule" and select "Start from a blank rule".
- Choose "Move messages from someone to the specified folder" and click "Next".
- Enter the email address or domain of the sender you want to block, and select the folder you want to move the emails to (e.g. "Junk Email").
- Click "Finish" to save your rule.
Method 4: Using third-party spam filtering tools
- Install a third-party spam filtering tool, such as SpamAssassin or SpamSieve.
- Configure the tool to work with Outlook.
- The tool will scan your emails and move suspected spam emails to a designated folder.
Additional tips
- Make sure to regularly update your Outlook software and operating system to ensure you have the latest security patches and features.
- Be cautious when opening attachments or clicking on links from unknown senders, as they may be phishing attempts.
- Consider using a spam filtering service, such as Microsoft's Exchange Online Protection (EOP) or Office 365's Advanced Threat Protection (ATP), which can help block spam emails at the server level.
By following these methods, you can help block spam emails in Outlook and reduce the amount of unwanted emails in your inbox.