How to ensure there is no junk mail outlook

The never-ending battle against junk mail! Here are some steps to help you minimize junk mail in your Outlook inbox:

  1. Use Outlook's built-in junk mail filters:
    • Go to Settings (or Options) > Mail > Junk Email.
    • Enable the "Junk Email Filtering" feature.
    • Choose the level of filtering you prefer: Low, Medium, or High.
  2. Mark messages as Junk:
    • When you receive a spam message, mark it as Junk by clicking the "Junk" button in the toolbar or by right-clicking on the message and selecting "Junk" > "Mark as Junk".
    • This will help Outlook learn to recognize similar messages as spam.
  3. Add senders to the Blocked Senders list:
    • Go to Settings (or Options) > Mail > Blocked Senders.
    • Add the sender's email address or domain to the list.
    • This will prevent messages from those senders from reaching your inbox.
  4. Use a third-party junk mail filter:
    • There are many third-party add-ins available that can help filter out junk mail, such as SpamAssassin, SpamSieve, or Clean Email.
    • These add-ins can be installed from the Microsoft Store or downloaded from the developer's website.
  5. Report spam to Outlook:
    • When you receive a spam message, click the "Report Junk" button in the toolbar or right-click on the message and select "Report Junk" > "Report as Junk".
    • This will help Outlook's algorithms learn to recognize similar messages as spam.
  6. Use a disposable email address:
    • Consider using a disposable email address (e.g., Mailinator, 10 Minute Mail) for online sign-ups and subscriptions.
    • This will help keep your primary email address out of spammers' hands.
  7. Unsubscribe from unwanted newsletters and promotional emails:
    • Regularly review your email subscriptions and unsubscribe from any newsletters or promotional emails you no longer want to receive.
    • Use services like Unroll.me or Bulk Unsubscribe to help you quickly unsubscribe from multiple emails at once.
  8. Use a strong password and enable two-factor authentication:
    • Use a strong, unique password for your Outlook account.
    • Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) to add an extra layer of security to your account.
  9. Keep your Outlook account up to date:
    • Regularly update your Outlook software to ensure you have the latest security patches and features.
  10. Monitor your email account regularly:
    • Regularly check your email account for suspicious messages or spam.
    • Report any suspicious messages to Outlook's support team or your email provider's abuse department.

By following these steps, you can help minimize junk mail in your Outlook inbox and keep your email account more secure.