How to stop mail going to junk yahoo
The frustration of emails going to junk mail! Here are some steps to help you stop emails from going to junk mail on Yahoo:
1. Whitelist senders:
- Log in to your Yahoo Mail account.
- Click on the gear icon () and select "More settings."
- Click on "Filters" and then "Blocked addresses."
- Add the sender's email address to the "Allowed senders" list.
2. Mark emails as "Not junk":
- Open the email that was incorrectly marked as junk.
- Click on the three dots at the top right corner of the email.
- Select "Mark as not junk" from the dropdown menu.
3. Check your Spam folder regularly:
- Regularly check your Spam folder to ensure that legitimate emails are not being incorrectly marked as junk.
- If you find a legitimate email in your Spam folder, mark it as "Not junk" to help Yahoo's algorithm learn to recognize the sender as legitimate.
4. Update your Yahoo Mail settings:
- Log in to your Yahoo Mail account.
- Click on the gear icon () and select "More settings."
- Click on "Filters" and then "Spam filters."
- Adjust the settings to your liking, such as adjusting the sensitivity of the spam filter or adding specific senders to the "Allowed senders" list.
5. Check your email client settings:
- If you're using an email client like Microsoft Outlook or Mozilla Thunderbird to access your Yahoo Mail account, check the settings to ensure that they're not configured to mark emails as junk.
6. Report spam:
- If you're still receiving spam emails, report them to Yahoo by clicking on the "Report spam" button at the top of the email.
7. Consider upgrading to Yahoo Mail Pro:
- Yahoo Mail Pro offers additional features, including advanced spam filtering and the ability to customize your spam filter settings.
8. Check for viruses and malware:
- Ensure that your computer and email client are free from viruses and malware, which can cause emails to be incorrectly marked as junk.
By following these steps, you should be able to reduce the number of emails that go to your Yahoo Mail junk folder.