How to Block Emails in Apple Mail
Blocking unwanted emails in Apple Mail is a crucial step to maintain a clutter-free and productive inbox. Whether you’re receiving spam, newsletters you no longer subscribe to, or messages from unwanted senders, blocking these emails can help you manage your inbox more effectively. In this article, we’ll guide you through the process of blocking emails in Apple Mail on both Mac and iOS devices.
Blocking Emails on a Mac
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Open Apple Mail on your Mac.
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Locate the email you want to block. This could be an email from a specific sender or a message that keeps appearing in your inbox.
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Click on the email to select it.
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From the menu bar, click on “Message” and then select “Block.” Alternatively, you can right-click on the email and choose “Block.” This will add the sender to your block list.
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When prompted, confirm that you want to block the sender by clicking “Block.”
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Once the sender is blocked, their future emails will be automatically moved to the “Blocked” folder in Apple Mail.
Unblocking Emails on a Mac
1.
Open Apple Mail on your Mac.
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Click on the “Mail” menu and select “Preferences.” This will open the Mail Preferences window.
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In the Mail Preferences window, click on the “Accounts” tab.
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Select the account for which you want to unblock an email address.
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Click on the “Block” button, which is located at the bottom of the window.
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Remove the email address you want to unblock from the list of blocked senders.
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Click “OK” to save your changes.
Blocking Emails on an iOS Device
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Open the Apple Mail app on your iPhone or iPad.
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Tap on the email you want to block.
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Tap on the “Details” button, which looks like a gear icon in the upper-right corner of the screen.
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Scroll down and tap on “Block This Sender.” This will add the sender to your block list.
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When prompted, confirm that you want to block the sender by tapping “Block.”
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Once the sender is blocked, their future emails will be automatically moved to the “Blocked” folder in Apple Mail.
By following these simple steps, you can effectively block unwanted emails in Apple Mail on both Mac and iOS devices. This will help you keep your inbox organized and focused on the messages that matter most to you.
