White list for email
A whitelist for email is a list of email addresses or domains that are allowed to send emails to your inbox. Here are some common whitelists:
Email Service Providers (ESPs)
- Gmail: www.google.com/accounts/ManageAccount
- Yahoo Mail: mail.yahoo.com/filters
- Outlook.com: account.microsoft.com/Security
- AOL Mail: mail.aol.com/preferences
Email Clients
- Mozilla Thunderbird: Tools > Account Settings > Composition > Whitelist
- Microsoft Outlook: File > Options > Trust Center > Safe Senders
- Apple Mail: Mail > Preferences > Junk Mail
Third-Party Whitelisting Services
- SpamAssassin: www.spamassassin.org
- SpamFilter: www.spamfilter.com
- Cloudmark: www.cloudmark.com
How to Whitelist an Email Address or Domain
- Check your email client or ESP settings for a "Whitelist" or "Safe Senders" option.
- Add the email address or domain you want to whitelist to the list.
- Save your changes.
Tips
- Whitelisting can help prevent legitimate emails from being marked as spam.
- Be cautious when whitelisting unknown email addresses or domains, as they may be used for phishing or spamming.
- Regularly review your whitelist to ensure it remains up-to-date and secure.
Remember to always verify the authenticity of an email before whitelisting an email address or domain.