It’s happened to all of us – we sign up for a new service or website, and before we know it, our inbox is flooded with promotional emails and newsletters. If you’re using Hotmail, there’s good news: you can easily block these unwanted emails. This blog post will show you how to block emails on Hotmail in a few simple steps. Whether you want to stop all email communications from a particular sender or block all emails with attachments, we will walk you through the process so that you can take back control of your inbox.
How to Block Unwanted Senders on Hotmail Account
There are a few ways to block unwanted senders on your Hotmail account. The first way is to add the sender’s email address or domain name to your blocked list. To do this:
- Log into your Hotmail account and click on the gear icon in the top right corner.
- Click “More mail settings” and select “safety and filtering.
- Under the “Blocked senders” section, add the email address or domain name of the sender you want to block.
The Junk Email Filter is the second way to block unwanted senders. The Junk Email Filter will automatically move emails from suspected junk email senders into your Junk Email Folder. To access your Junk Email Folder, log into your Hotmail account and click on the gear icon in the top right corner. Then, click “More mail settings” and select “safety and filtering.” Under the “Junk email” section, you can choose to have all suspected junk emails sent to your Junk Email Folder, or you can choose to delete them without even seeing them.
Third, you can block unwanted emails by using a third-party spam filter. Many different spam filters are available, so research a few before choosing one. Once you have selected a spam filter, follow their instructions for setting it up with your Hotmail account.
How to report spam emails on Hotmail
If you’re using Hotmail, you can report spam by following these steps:
1. Open the email from the suspected sender.
2. Click on the down arrow next to “Reply” in the upper-right corner of the email.
3. Select “Report Junk.”
4. Click “Report Junk” again in the confirmation window.
You can also block a sender by following these steps:
1. Open the email from the suspected sender.
2. Click on the down arrow next to “Reply” in the upper-right corner of the email.
3. Select “Block.”
4. Click “Block Sender” in the confirmation window that appears.
Conclusion
Hotmail offers a great way to block emails from specific senders, which can be helpful if you’re getting bombarded with unwanted messages. By using the blocking feature, you can ensure that those emails will go straight to your junk mail folder and won’t clog up your inbox. So if you’re looking for a way to declutter your Hotmail inbox, blocking emails is a great place to start.
Anthony Goldstein is an American author from California. He is best known for his work in the tech industry, where he has written extensively on topics such as artificial intelligence and the future of technology.