How to make outlook junk mail folder delete automatically

Outlook's Junk Email Filter is designed to automatically move suspected spam emails to the Junk Email folder. However, it doesn't have a built-in feature to automatically delete emails in the Junk Email folder. But, you can set up a rule to delete emails in the Junk Email folder periodically. Here's how:

Method 1: Using Outlook's built-in rule

1. Open Outlook and go to the "Home" tab in the ribbon.
2. Click on the "Rules" button in the "Move" group.
3. Click on "Manage Rules & Alerts" in the drop-down menu.
4. Click on "New Rule" and select "Start from a blank rule".
5. Choose "Move messages from someone to a folder" and click "Next".
6. In the "Step 1: Select actions" window, select "Move it to the specified folder" and choose the "Junk Email" folder.
7. Click "Next" and then "Finish".
8. Name the rule (e.g., "Delete Junk Email") and click "OK".

Method 2: Using VBA script

1. Open Outlook's Visual Basic Editor by pressing "Alt + F11" or by navigating to "Developer" tab in the ribbon and clicking on "Visual Basic".

2. In the Visual Basic Editor, click on "Insert" > "Module" to insert a new module.

3. Paste the following code into the module:

   Sub DeleteJunkEmail()
    Dim olApp As Outlook.Application
    Dim olNamespace As Outlook.Namespace
    Dim olFolder As MAPIFolder
    Dim olItems As Items
   
    Set olApp = Outlook.Application
    Set olNamespace = olApp.GetNamespace("MAPI")
    Set olFolder = olNamespace.GetDefaultFolder(olFolderInbox).Folders("Junk Email")
    Set olItems = olFolder.Items
   
    For Each olItem In olItems
        If olItem.Class = olMail Then
            olItem.Delete
        End If
    Next olItem
   
    Set olItems = Nothing
    Set olFolder = Nothing
    Set olNamespace = Nothing
    Set olApp = Nothing
   End Sub

4. Save the module by clicking "File" > "Save" (or press "Ctrl + S").

5. To run the script, go to "Developer" tab in the ribbon and click on "Macros" > "Run" > "DeleteJunkEmail".

Method 3: Using a third-party add-in

There are several third-party add-ins available that can help you automate the deletion of emails in the Junk Email folder. Some popular options include:

• SaneBlackHole: A free add-in that can automatically delete emails in the Junk Email folder.
• Junk Mail Cleaner: A paid add-in that can clean up your Junk Email folder and delete unwanted emails.

Please note that before using any of these methods, make sure to review the contents of your Junk Email folder regularly to ensure that legitimate emails are not being deleted accidentally.