How to stop emails going into junk mail outlook

The frustration of emails ending up in Junk Mail! Here are some steps to help you stop emails from going into Junk Mail in Outlook:

1. Check your Junk Email settings:

• Open Outlook and go to File > Options > Mail.
• Click on the Junk Email tab.
• Make sure the Junk Email Options button is selected.
• Check the settings to ensure they are set to your liking.

2. Whitelist senders:

• Identify the sender of the email that's being marked as Junk Mail.
• Add the sender's email address to your Safe Senders list.
• To do this, go to Junk Email Options > Safe Senders and add the email address.

3. Mark emails as Not Junk:

• When an email is incorrectly marked as Junk Mail, mark it as Not Junk.
• Right-click on the email and select Mark as Not Junk.
• This will help Outlook learn to recognize the sender as legitimate.

4. Check your email filters:

• Outlook has a built-in filter system that can help prevent emails from going to Junk Mail.
• Go to Home > Rules > Manage Rules & Alerts.
• Check if there are any rules set up that might be causing emails to be marked as Junk Mail.
• Adjust or delete these rules as needed.

5. Update your Junk Email settings:

• Outlook has a feature called Junk Email Reporting that helps improve its ability to recognize spam.
• Go to Junk Email Options > Reporting and make sure it's enabled.
• This will help Outlook learn from your interactions with Junk Mail emails.

6. Check for viruses and malware:

• Sometimes, emails can be marked as Junk Mail if they contain viruses or malware.
• Run a virus scan on your computer to ensure it's free from malware.
• Update your antivirus software and operating system to the latest versions.

7. Contact the sender:

• If you're still having issues with emails going to Junk Mail, contact the sender and ask them to check their email settings.
• They may need to adjust their email settings or use a different email service provider.

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 SpamAssassin or SpamSieve.
• These filters can help block spam emails before they even reach your inbox.

By following these steps, you should be able to reduce the number of emails that end up in Junk Mail in Outlook.