How to set up filters in yahoo mail
Setting up filters in Yahoo Mail allows you to automatically sort, forward, or delete emails based on specific criteria. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to set up filters in Yahoo Mail:
Step 1: Log in to your Yahoo Mail account
Go to the Yahoo Mail website and log in to your account using your email address and password.
Step 2: Click on the gear icon
In the top right corner of the page, click on the gear icon ().
Step 3: Select "More Settings"
From the drop-down menu, select "More Settings".
Step 4: Click on "Filters"
In the "More Settings" page, click on the "Filters" tab.
Step 5: Click on "Add Filter"
Click on the "Add Filter" button to create a new filter.
Step 6: Enter the filter criteria
In the "Filter name" field, enter a name for your filter (e.g., "Spam from unknown senders"). In the "From" field, enter the email address or domain you want to filter (e.g., "@unknown.com"). You can also filter by "To", "Subject", "Has the words", "Does not have the words", "Contains", or "Does not contain" using the drop-down menus.
Step 7: Choose the filter action
Select the action you want to take when the filter matches the criteria:
- "Mark as read"
- "Move to folder"
- "Delete"
- "Forward to"
- "Junk"
Step 8: Save the filter
Click the "Save" button to save your filter.
Example Filter:
Let's say you want to filter out spam emails from unknown senders. Here's an example:
- Filter name: "Spam from unknown senders"
- From: "@unknown.com"
- Action: "Delete"
This filter will automatically delete any emails that come from unknown senders.
Tips and Variations:
- You can create multiple filters with different criteria and actions.
- Use the "OR" operator to combine multiple conditions (e.g., "From" and "Subject").
- Use the "NOT" operator to exclude specific conditions (e.g., "From" but not "@unknown.com").
- You can also use wildcards (e.g., "@*.com" to filter emails from any domain ending in ".com").
By setting up filters in Yahoo Mail, you can streamline your email management and reduce the amount of time you spend sorting through unwanted emails.