How to stop junk mail in outlook 365

The never-ending battle against junk mail! Here are some steps to help you reduce or stop junk mail in Outlook 365:

1. Use Outlook's built-in junk mail filters:

Outlook 365 has a built-in junk mail filter that can help block spam messages. To enable it:

a. Go to Outlook 365's settings (gear icon) > View all Outlook settings > Mail > Junk email. b. Toggle the switch next to "Junk email filtering" to the "On" position. c. You can also adjust the filter's sensitivity level by moving the slider.

2. Mark messages as junk:

When you receive a spam message, mark it as junk by:

a. Right-clicking on the message and selecting "Junk" > "Mark as Junk". b. Alternatively, you can use the "Junk" button in the message's toolbar.

3. Add senders to your blocked senders list:

If you receive spam messages from specific senders, you can add them to your blocked senders list:

a. Go to Outlook 365's settings (gear icon) > View all Outlook settings > Mail > Junk email > Blocked senders. b. Click "Add" and enter the sender's email address or domain. c. Click "Add" to add the sender to the blocked list.

4. Use a third-party junk mail filter:

If you want more advanced junk mail filtering, consider using a third-party add-in like:

a. SpamAssassin: A popular open-source spam filter that integrates with Outlook. b. SpamSieve: A commercial spam filter that works with Outlook and other email clients.

5. Report junk mail to Microsoft:

If you receive a spam message that Outlook's filters didn't catch, you can report it to Microsoft:

a. Forward the message to [email protected]. b. Include the message's headers and any relevant information.

6. Consider using a junk mail filtering service:

Services like SpamArrest, SpamCop, or Cloudmark offer advanced junk mail filtering and can be integrated with Outlook 365.

7. Keep your Outlook 365 account up to date:

Regularly update your Outlook 365 account to ensure you have the latest security patches and features.

By following these steps, you should be able to reduce the amount of junk mail you receive in Outlook 365.