How to disable spam in yahoo mail

The eternal struggle against spam! Here are some steps to help you disable spam in Yahoo Mail:

1. Enable Spam Filter:

• Log in to your Yahoo Mail account.
• Click on the gear icon () in the top right corner.
• Select "More settings" from the dropdown menu.
• Click on "Filters" from the left-hand menu.
• Make sure the "Spam filter" is enabled. If it's not, toggle the switch to the "On" position.

2. Customize Spam Filter Settings:

• In the "Filters" page, click on the "Spam filter" tab.
• Adjust the settings to your liking:
  • "Spam score threshold": Set a higher score to block more spam messages.
  • "Spam filter sensitivity": Choose a level that balances accuracy with false positives.
  • "Spam filter language": Select the language(s) you want to filter.

3. Whitelist and Blacklist:

• Whitelist: Add senders you trust to the "Whitelist" to ensure their emails are delivered to your inbox.
• Blacklist: Add senders you know are spammy to the "Blacklist" to block their emails.

4. Report Spam:

• When you receive a spam email, mark it as spam by clicking the "Report spam" button.
• This helps Yahoo's algorithms improve their spam detection.

5. Use Yahoo's Spam Protection Features:

• "Spam protection" is a feature that helps block spam emails. You can enable it by going to "Settings" > "More settings" > "Filters" > "Spam filter" and toggling the switch to the "On" position.

6. Consider Using a Third-Party Spam Filter:

• If you're still receiving a lot of spam, consider using a third-party spam filter like SpamAssassin or SpamSieve.

7. Keep Your Yahoo Account Secure:

• Make sure your Yahoo account is secure by using a strong password, enabling two-factor authentication, and keeping your account information up to date.

By following these steps, you should be able to reduce the amount of spam you receive in your Yahoo Mail account.