Blocking Unwanted Emails in Outlook

Emails can be a nuisance if they are unwanted or spam. To avoid such unwanted messages in your inbox, Outlook offers several methods to block senders, email addresses, or domains.

Whether you're using Outlook.com or the Outlook desktop application, this article will guide you through the process of blocking emails in Outlook.

Blocking Senders or Email Addresses in Outlook

Blocking senders in Outlook is a simple process.

You can add an email address or domain to your blocked senders list and Outlook will automatically move all the messages from that sender to the Junk Email folder. This feature is available in both Outlook.com and the Outlook desktop application. It is important to note that you can have up to 1,024 addresses or domains in the blocked senders and safe senders lists. [1]

Blocking Senders in Outlook.com

Blocking senders in Outlook.com is a straightforward process.

To block someone in Outlook.com, select the messages or senders you want to block. From the top toolbar, select Junk Block (or Spam Block ). Select OK, and the messages you selected will be deleted, and all future messages from that sender will be blocked from your mailbox. It is important to note that you can unblock a sender at any time by opening your Blocked senders list and selecting the next to their name. [2]

Managing Junk Emails in Outlook

Managing junk emails in Outlook is simple.

At the top of the screen, select Settings Mail. Under Options, select Block or allow. The block or allow settings allow you to manage email addresses and domains. The Safe senders and recipients feature allows you to add people and domains that you always want to receive email messages from. [3]

FAQs

How do I block a specific email address in Outlook?

• To block a specific email address in Outlook, simply right-click on an email from that sender, hover over "Junk", and select "Block Sender".
• This will move all future emails from that sender to your Junk Email folder.

What if an important email gets caught in the Junk Email folder?

• If an important email gets caught in the Junk Email folder, you can simply move it to your inbox by right-clicking on the email and selecting "Move to Inbox".
• This will also help teach Outlook that emails from that sender are not junk.

Can I block entire domains in Outlook?

• Yes, you can block entire domains in Outlook. Go to the "Home" tab, click on "Junk" in the Delete group, and select "Junk Email Options".
• Then, under the "Blocked Senders" tab, click "Add" and type in the domain you want to block.

What if I accidentally block an email or domain?

• If you accidentally block an email or domain in Outlook, you can unblock it by going to the "Home" tab, clicking on "Junk" in the Delete group, and selecting "Junk Email Options".
• Then, under the "Blocked Senders" tab, select the email or domain you want to unblock and click "Remove".

Can I set up rules to automatically block unwanted emails in Outlook?

• Yes, you can set up rules to automatically block unwanted emails in Outlook. Go to the "Home" tab, click on "Rules" in the Move group, and select "Create Rule".
• From there, you can set up conditions and actions to automatically move emails from specific senders or domains to your Junk Email folder.

Conclusion

Blocking unwanted emails in Outlook is a simple process that can be accomplished by following the steps outlined in this article. Whether you are using Outlook.com or the Outlook desktop application, you can block senders, email addresses, or domains and manage junk emails effectively.

By taking advantage of these features, you can enjoy a cleaner and more organized inbox, free of unwanted and spam emails.