How to stop outlook junk mail

The never-ending battle against junk mail! Here are some steps to help you reduce the amount of junk mail in your Outlook inbox:

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

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

a. Go to Outlook'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. Choose the level of filtering you prefer: Low, Medium, or High.

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. Using the "Junk" button in the message header.

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'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 Outlook's Safe Senders list:

If you receive legitimate emails from specific senders, you can add them to your Safe Senders list:

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

5. Use third-party junk mail filters:

There are several third-party junk mail filters available that can help block spam messages in Outlook. Some popular options include:

a. SpamAssassin: A popular open-source spam filter that can be integrated with Outlook. b. SpamSieve: A commercial spam filter that works with Outlook and other email clients. c. Cloudmark: A cloud-based spam filter that can be used with Outlook and other email clients.

6. Report spam messages:

If you receive a spam message that Outlook's filters miss, you can report it to Microsoft:

a. Right-click on the message and select "Report" > "Report junk email". b. Fill out the report form and submit it to Microsoft.

By following these steps, you can help reduce the amount of junk mail in your Outlook inbox and make your email experience more enjoyable.