How to stop emails going into junk mail on mac

The frustration of emails ending up in Junk Mail! Here are some steps to help you reduce the likelihood of emails going into Junk Mail on your Mac:

1. Check your Junk Mail settings:

2. Whitelist senders:

Go to Mail > Preferences > Junk Mail.
Click on the "Whitelist" tab.
Add the email addresses or domains of senders you want to receive emails from, even if they're not recognized by Apple's filters.

3. Mark emails as "Not Junk":

When an email ends up in Junk Mail, select it and click the "Not Junk" button in the toolbar or press Command + Shift + J.
This will help train your Mac's filters to recognize the sender as legitimate.

4. Check your email client's settings:

Go to Mail > Preferences > Accounts.
Select your email account and click on the "Advanced" tab.
Make sure the "Junk Mail" settings are set to "Use Apple's junk mail filters" or "Use my own junk mail filters".

5. Update your email client:

Ensure your Mac's operating system and Mail app are up to date, as updates often include improvements to junk mail filtering.

6. Check for spam filters:

Some email providers, like Gmail, have their own spam filters. Check your email provider's settings to see if you can adjust their spam filters.

7. Report spam:

When you receive an email that's incorrectly marked as Junk Mail, report it as spam by clicking the "Report Junk" button in the toolbar or pressing Command + Shift + J.

8. Consider using a third-party spam filter:

If you're still experiencing issues with Junk Mail, consider using a third-party spam filter like SpamSieve or SpamAssassin.

By following these steps, you should be able to reduce the number of emails ending up in Junk Mail on your Mac.