Yahoo mail spam blocker

The eternal struggle against spam!

Yahoo Mail has a built-in spam filter that helps block unwanted emails from reaching your inbox. Here's how to use it:

Enabling the Spam Filter

  1. Log in to your Yahoo Mail account.
  2. Click on the gear icon () in the top right corner of the page.
  3. Select "More settings" from the dropdown menu.
  4. Click on "Filters" from the left-hand menu.
  5. Toggle the switch next to "Enable spam filtering" to the "On" position.

Customizing the Spam Filter

  1. To customize the spam filter, click on the "Spam filter" tab.
  2. You can adjust the filter's sensitivity by moving the slider to the left (less sensitive) or right (more sensitive).
  3. You can also add specific senders or domains to the "Allowed senders" list to ensure their emails are not marked as spam.
  4. To report a false positive (an email that was incorrectly marked as spam), click on the "Not spam" button in the email header.

Managing Spam Emails

  1. To view your spam emails, click on the "Spam" folder in your Yahoo Mail inbox.
  2. You can delete or mark as "Not spam" individual emails from this folder.
  3. To permanently delete all spam emails at once, click on the "Empty spam folder" button.

Additional Tips

  1. Be cautious when opening attachments or clicking links from unknown senders, as they may be phishing attempts.
  2. Report suspicious emails to Yahoo Mail by clicking on the "Report spam" button.
  3. Consider using a third-party spam filter or email client with advanced spam filtering capabilities.

By following these steps and tips, you can help keep your Yahoo Mail account free from spam and stay safe online!