How to permanently block junk mail in hotmail

The eternal struggle against junk mail! Here's a step-by-step guide on how to permanently block junk mail in Hotmail:

Method 1: Using Hotmail's built-in spam filters

  1. Log in to your Hotmail account.
  2. Click on the gear icon () in the top right corner and select "More mail settings" from the dropdown menu.
  3. Scroll down to the "Junk email" section.
  4. Click on "Safe senders" and add the email addresses or domains you want to block (e.g., [email protected]).
  5. Click "Add" to save the changes.
  6. Go back to the "Junk email" section and click on "Mark as junk" next to "Mark as junk" to train Hotmail's filters to recognize the email as spam.

Method 2: Using Hotmail's "Block" feature

  1. Log in to your Hotmail account.
  2. Open an email from the sender you want to block.
  3. Click on the "Block" button at the top of the email.
  4. Confirm that you want to block the sender by clicking "Block" in the pop-up window.

Method 3: Using Hotmail's "Report spam" feature

  1. Log in to your Hotmail account.
  2. Open an email from the sender you want to block.
  3. Click on the "Report spam" button at the top of the email.
  4. Confirm that you want to report the email as spam by clicking "Report spam" in the pop-up window.

Additional tips to reduce junk mail

  1. Use a strong password and enable two-factor authentication to prevent unauthorized access to your account.
  2. Be cautious when clicking on links or downloading attachments from unfamiliar senders.
  3. Avoid responding to spam emails or clicking on "Unsubscribe" links, as this can confirm your email address as active and attract more spam.
  4. Consider using a third-party spam filter or email client with advanced filtering capabilities.

By following these steps and tips, you should be able to significantly reduce the amount of junk mail you receive in your Hotmail account.