{"id":31282,"date":"2025-11-12T19:44:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-12T19:44:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mssolutions.ca\/?p=31282"},"modified":"2025-11-12T19:35:58","modified_gmt":"2025-11-12T19:35:58","slug":"5-steps-to-block-spam-on-outlook","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mssolutions.ca\/en\/blogue\/news-en\/5-steps-to-block-spam-on-outlook\/","title":{"rendered":"How to stop receiving unwanted emails"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"31282\" class=\"elementor elementor-31282 elementor-31281\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-0625eec elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"0625eec\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b85943b\" data-id=\"b85943b\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0743437 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0743437\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"112\" data-end=\"578\">Unwanted emails, also known as spam, can be a major nuisance in your inbox. At the organizational level, they can not only reduce productivity but also affect your security. In today\u2019s world, where cyber threats are multiplying, it\u2019s crucial to recognize that junk emails are not just a source of irritation but also a potential gateway for more insidious attacks such as phishing. Fortunately, Outlook provides effective features to block these unwanted messages.<\/p><p data-start=\"580\" data-end=\"813\">In this article, we\u2019ll go through <strong data-start=\"614\" data-end=\"631\">six key steps<\/strong> to help you keep your inbox clean, organized, and secure. By following these steps, you can strengthen your cybersecurity posture while maintaining productivity and peace of mind.<\/p><h2 data-start=\"820\" data-end=\"869\"><strong>Steps to Block Junk Emails (Spam) in Outlook<\/strong><\/h2><h3 data-start=\"871\" data-end=\"902\">Step 1: Access Your Inbox<\/h3><p data-start=\"903\" data-end=\"1075\">Open your Outlook application and sign in to your account. Whether you\u2019re using Outlook on the web, the desktop app, or the mobile app, the blocking features are similar.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"1077\" data-end=\"1115\">Step 2: Select an Unwanted Email<\/h3><p data-start=\"1116\" data-end=\"1325\">Open the email you wish to block. Make sure it\u2019s truly unwanted and that you no longer want to receive messages from this sender.<br data-start=\"1245\" data-end=\"1248\" \/>\u26a0\ufe0f <strong data-start=\"1251\" data-end=\"1263\">Caution:<\/strong> Never click on suspicious links before blocking the sender!<\/p><h3 data-start=\"1327\" data-end=\"1357\">Step 3: Block the Sender<\/h3><p data-start=\"1358\" data-end=\"1607\">In your inbox, right-click on the unwanted email. A context menu will appear.<br data-start=\"1435\" data-end=\"1438\" \/>Select <strong data-start=\"1445\" data-end=\"1456\">\u201cBlock\u201d<\/strong> and then <strong data-start=\"1466\" data-end=\"1485\">\u201cBlock Sender.\u201d<\/strong> A confirmation window may appear asking if you\u2019re sure you want to block this sender. Confirm your choice if necessary.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"1609\" data-end=\"1651\">Step 4: Check Your Blocking Settings<\/h3><p data-start=\"1652\" data-end=\"1745\">To ensure the sender has been successfully blocked and to manage your blocking preferences:<\/p><ul data-start=\"1746\" data-end=\"2047\"><li data-start=\"1746\" data-end=\"1848\"><p data-start=\"1748\" data-end=\"1848\">Click the <strong data-start=\"1758\" data-end=\"1770\">Settings<\/strong> icon (represented by a gear) in the top-right corner of the Outlook window.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1849\" data-end=\"2047\"><p data-start=\"1851\" data-end=\"2047\">Select <strong data-start=\"1858\" data-end=\"1866\">Mail<\/strong> from the left-hand menu, then <strong data-start=\"1897\" data-end=\"1911\">Junk Email<\/strong> from the submenu.<br data-start=\"1929\" data-end=\"1932\" \/>Here, you\u2019ll see a list of blocked senders. You can add new addresses to block or remove existing ones as needed.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h3 data-start=\"2049\" data-end=\"2107\">Step 5: Manage Advanced Blocking Settings (Optional)<\/h3><p data-start=\"2108\" data-end=\"2263\">If you want to fine-tune your spam filtering, you can set up more specific rules for handling junk emails.<br data-start=\"2214\" data-end=\"2217\" \/>Within the <strong data-start=\"2228\" data-end=\"2242\">Junk Email<\/strong> settings, you can:<\/p><ul data-start=\"2264\" data-end=\"2538\"><li data-start=\"2264\" data-end=\"2372\"><p data-start=\"2266\" data-end=\"2372\">Add or remove safe senders and domains to prevent legitimate emails from being sent to your junk folder.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2373\" data-end=\"2457\"><p data-start=\"2375\" data-end=\"2457\">Enable filters that only trust messages from your safe senders list or contacts.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2458\" data-end=\"2538\"><p data-start=\"2460\" data-end=\"2538\">Require confirmation before sending reports about phishing or spam attempts.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h3 data-start=\"2540\" data-end=\"2587\">Step 6: Create a Custom Junk Email Folder<\/h3><p data-start=\"2588\" data-end=\"2812\">Creating a dedicated folder for junk mail is a good practice to keep your inbox tidy.<br data-start=\"2673\" data-end=\"2676\" \/>In the left navigation pane of Outlook, right-click your main email address and select <strong data-start=\"2763\" data-end=\"2778\">New Folder.<\/strong> Name it <strong data-start=\"2787\" data-end=\"2810\">\u201cCustom Junk Mail.\u201d<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"2814\" data-end=\"3027\">\ud83d\udca1 <strong data-start=\"2817\" data-end=\"2825\">Tip:<\/strong> Configure your mail server to automatically redirect suspicious messages to this new folder.<br data-start=\"2918\" data-end=\"2921\" \/>Be sure to check it occasionally to ensure that no legitimate messages were mistakenly redirected there.<\/p><p data-start=\"3029\" data-end=\"3180\">To further optimize your filtering, enable <strong data-start=\"3072\" data-end=\"3091\">image filtering<\/strong> in this folder\u2019s settings \u2014 spammers often use embedded images to bypass text filters.<\/p><h2 data-start=\"3187\" data-end=\"3216\"><strong>Junk Emails and Phishing<\/strong><\/h2><p data-start=\"3218\" data-end=\"3349\">Keep in mind that junk emails can sometimes be phishing attempts. When in doubt, <strong data-start=\"3299\" data-end=\"3327\">never click on any links<\/strong> within the message!<\/p><p data-start=\"3351\" data-end=\"3684\">In professional environments, phishing remains the most common tactic used by cybercriminals in data breaches (Verizon, 2024). Therefore, it\u2019s essential to protect yourself against this growing threat by investing in cutting-edge solutions such as <a href=\"https:\/\/mssolutions.ca\/en\/phishing-awareness\/\"><strong data-start=\"3599\" data-end=\"3642\">continuous phishing simulation programs<\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/mssolutions.ca\/en\/security\/\"><strong data-start=\"3647\" data-end=\"3682\">managed cybersecurity services.<\/strong><\/a><\/p><h2 data-start=\"3691\" data-end=\"3706\"><strong>In Summary<\/strong><\/h2><p data-start=\"3708\" data-end=\"4023\">By following these steps, you can effectively block unwanted emails in Outlook, helping you maintain a cleaner inbox and reduce distractions caused by spam.<br data-start=\"3864\" data-end=\"3867\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/mssolutions.ca\/en\/security\/microsoft-defender-for-office-365\/\"><strong data-start=\"3867\" data-end=\"3904\">Microsoft Defender for Office 365<\/strong> <\/a>is also a comprehensive solution that provides organizations with advanced protection against sophisticated threats.<\/p><p data-start=\"4025\" data-end=\"4180\">For companies looking to take their cybersecurity even further, our <strong data-start=\"4093\" data-end=\"4128\">cybersecurity training platform<\/strong> helps raise employee awareness of best practices.<\/p><p data-start=\"4182\" data-end=\"4301\">Remember \u2014 adopting the right habits is key to strengthening your cybersecurity every day. So don\u2019t wait \u2014 start now!<\/p><p data-start=\"4303\" data-end=\"4574\">If you\u2019d like to learn more about improving your organization\u2019s cybersecurity posture, <a href=\"https:\/\/mssolutions.ca\/en\/contact\/\">reach out to our experts<\/a> to discuss your needs and concerns.<br data-start=\"4450\" data-end=\"4453\" \/>Our <strong data-start=\"4457\" data-end=\"4494\">cybersecurity consulting services<\/strong> can help you design a customized security strategy tailored to your business.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3e7a869 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3e7a869\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-34273e7\" data-id=\"34273e7\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-90fe99d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"90fe99d\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-a8a6cc6\" data-id=\"a8a6cc6\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ab8b9b2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ab8b9b2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">For further ...<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-567e7ca elementor-widget elementor-widget-toggle\" data-id=\"567e7ca\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"toggle.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-9061\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-9061\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">How to stop getting spam?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-9061\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-9061\"><p>To no longer receive unwanted emails, several strategies can be implemented:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Blocking senders:<\/strong> Use your email features, like Outlook, to block unwanted email addresses. Go to spam settings and add the addresses or domains to the blocked senders list.<\/li><li><strong>Use of unsubscribe links:<\/strong> If the emails come from newsletters or promotions to which you have subscribed, use the unsubscribe link often located at the bottom of the message to remove yourself from the mailing list.<\/li><li><strong>Setting up filters and rules:<\/strong> Create rules in your inbox to automatically filter emails containing certain keywords or from specific domains to the spam folder.<\/li><li><strong>Security software:<\/strong> Consider installing antivirus or monitoring software to protect your inbox from spam and phishing attempts.<\/li><\/ul><p>By adopting these methods, you can significantly reduce the amount of junk mail in your inbox.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-9062\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-9062\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">How to unsubscribe from all advertising emails?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-9062\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-9062\"><p>To unsubscribe from all marketing emails, follow these simple steps. First, open an advertising email and scroll to the bottom of the message. There you will usually find an unsubscribe link marked &#8220;Unsubscribe&#8221; or &#8220;Unsubscribe&#8221;. Click this link and follow the instructions to confirm your unsubscription.\u00a0<\/p><p>Next, use your email service features to manage your subscriptions. For example, on Outlook, go to Settings and select &#8220;Show all Outlook settings.&#8221; In the &#8220;Mail&#8221; section then &#8220;Subscriptions&#8221;, you can see all the mailing lists to which you are subscribed and unsubscribe in one click. See the tutorial <a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/office\/how-to-manage-email-subscriptions-in-outlook-com-26c8f447-2141-4bff-8781-80a4e6b7f0c8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p><p>For more automated management, consider using dedicated tools like <a href=\"https:\/\/unroll.me\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Unroll me<\/a> ou <a href=\"https:\/\/clean.email\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Clean Email<\/a>. These apps analyze your inbox and allow you to unsubscribe from multiple newsletters with just a few clicks. They offer a quick and effective solution for keeping your inbox free of unwanted emails.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-9063\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-9063\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Why do I receive a lot of spam emails?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-9063\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-9063\"><p>There are several reasons why you receive a lot of spam emails. Your email address may have been compromised in a data breach, often sold to marketing companies or spammers. These actors then add your address to their massive mailing lists.<\/p><p>Another common cause is the use of your email address to register for various online services, forums, or contests. These sites often share their databases with third parties.<\/p><p>Spammers also use bots to generate combinations of email addresses or to retrieve addresses publicly displayed on the internet.<\/p><p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">To reduce the receipt of spam, consider<\/span>:<\/p><ul><li>Use disposable \u201cemail addresses\u201d for temporary registrations.<\/li><li>Do not display your email address in plain text on social networks or forums.<\/li><li>Activate and configure anti-spam filters in your email.<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How to stop getting spam?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p>To no longer receive unwanted emails, several strategies can be implemented:<\\\/p><ul><li><strong>Blocking senders:<\\\/strong> Use your email features, like Outlook, to block unwanted email addresses. 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