How to stop emails going into junk mail hotmail

The eternal struggle! Here are some tips to help you stop emails from going into your Hotmail's junk mail folder:

  1. Mark as Not Junk: When you receive an email that's incorrectly marked as junk, mark it as "Not Junk" by clicking the "Not Junk" button at the top of the email. This will help Hotmail's algorithm learn to recognize the sender as legitimate.
  2. Whitelist Senders: Add the sender's email address to your Hotmail contacts or whitelist. This will ensure that emails from that sender are delivered to your inbox instead of the junk folder.
  3. Check Your Spam Filter Settings: Go to your Hotmail settings (gear icon > More mail settings) and adjust the spam filter settings. You can adjust the sensitivity of the filter, add custom filters, and even turn off the filter altogether.
  4. Use a Disposable Email Address: If you're receiving spam emails from a specific sender, consider using a disposable email address (like 10 Minute Mail or Mailinator) to receive emails from that sender. This will help you avoid marking legitimate emails as junk.
  5. Report Spam: If an email is indeed spam, report it by clicking the "Report spam" button at the top of the email. This will help Hotmail's algorithm learn to recognize similar emails as spam.
  6. Check Your Email Client Settings: If you're using an email client like Microsoft Outlook or Mozilla Thunderbird to access your Hotmail account, check the settings to ensure that they're not configured to mark certain emails as spam.
  7. Clear Your Junk Folder: Regularly clear your junk folder to prevent it from filling up and to help Hotmail's algorithm learn to recognize legitimate emails.
  8. Use a Third-Party Spam Filter: Consider using a third-party spam filter like SpamAssassin or SpamSieve to help filter out spam emails.
  9. Check for Malware: If you're receiving a lot of spam emails, it's possible that your computer or device has malware installed. Run a virus scan and ensure that your operating system and antivirus software are up to date.
  10. Contact Hotmail Support: If none of the above steps work, you can contact Hotmail support for further assistance. They may be able to help you resolve the issue or provide additional guidance.

By following these tips, you should be able to reduce the number of emails that end up in your Hotmail junk mail folder.