How to remove email from junk mail on mac
The frustration of finding important emails stuck in the junk mail folder! Here's a step-by-step guide on how to remove an email from the junk mail folder on a Mac:
Method 1: Move the email to the Inbox
- Open the Mail app on your Mac.
- Click on the "Junk" mailbox in the left sidebar.
- Select the email you want to move to the Inbox.
- Click on the "Move" button in the top toolbar or use the keyboard shortcut ⌘ + Shift + V.
- Select "Inbox" from the dropdown menu.
- The email will be moved to the Inbox.
Method 2: Mark the email as "Not Junk"
- Open the Mail app on your Mac.
- Click on the "Junk" mailbox in the left sidebar.
- Select the email you want to mark as "Not Junk".
- Click on the "Mark as Not Junk" button in the top toolbar or use the keyboard shortcut ⌘ + Shift + J.
- The email will be moved to the "Junk" mailbox, but it will also be marked as "Not Junk" so that future emails from the same sender won't be flagged as junk.
Method 3: Add the sender to your Contacts
- Open the Mail app on your Mac.
- Click on the "Junk" mailbox in the left sidebar.
- Select the email you want to add the sender to your Contacts.
- Click on the sender's name or email address.
- Click on "Add to Contacts" from the dropdown menu.
- The sender's email address will be added to your Contacts, and future emails from them will not be flagged as junk.
Additional Tips:
- To prevent similar emails from being flagged as junk in the future, you can also add the sender's domain to your Junk Mail settings. To do this, go to Mail > Preferences > Junk Mail, and click on the "Add" button next to "Blocked Senders" or "Allowed Senders".
- If you're using a third-party email client like Microsoft Outlook or Mozilla Thunderbird, the steps may vary slightly. Consult your email client's documentation for specific instructions.
I hope this helps you remove the email from the junk mail folder and keep your inbox organized!