How to prevent junk mail in yahoo

The pesky junk mail! Here are some steps to help you reduce or prevent junk mail in your Yahoo account:

1. Update your Yahoo account settings:

a. Log in to your Yahoo account. b. Click on the gear icon () in the top right corner. c. Select "Settings" from the dropdown menu. d. Scroll down to the "Security" section. e. Click on "Filtering" and toggle the switch to "On" to enable filtering.

2. Use Yahoo's built-in spam filter:

a. In the same "Security" section, click on "Spam filters". b. Toggle the switch to "On" to enable the spam filter. c. You can also adjust the filter settings to your liking.

3. Mark unwanted emails as spam:

a. When you receive a junk email, click on the "Mark as spam" button. b. This will help Yahoo's algorithms learn to recognize similar emails as spam.

4. Report spam emails:

a. If you receive a spam email that's not marked as spam, click on the "Report spam" button. b. This will help Yahoo's team to identify and block similar emails.

5. Use a third-party spam filter:

a. Consider using a third-party spam filter like SpamAssassin or SpamSieve. b. These filters can help block junk emails before they even reach your inbox.

6. Unsubscribe from unwanted newsletters:

a. If you receive a newsletter or promotional email that you no longer want, unsubscribe from it. b. Look for an "Unsubscribe" link at the bottom of the email.

7. Use a disposable email address:

a. Consider using a disposable email address or a temporary email address for online sign-ups. b. This can help reduce the amount of junk mail you receive.

8. Use a junk mail filter add-on:

a. There are several junk mail filter add-ons available for Yahoo, such as Junk Mail Filter or Spam Filter. b. These add-ons can help block junk emails and reduce the amount of spam you receive.

By following these steps, you can help reduce the amount of junk mail you receive in your Yahoo account.