How to Block an Email in Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo and Spike
If you regularly receive unsolicited mail, annoying Spam, or just endless notifications from stores and other online platforms, then learning how to block emails is a useful tool to have. Usually, it’s quick and simple to block specific email addresses on an individual basis, allowing you to regain control of your inbox and manage your important messages more easily.
Why Stop Unwanted Emails?
Blocking emails is a surefire way to clean up your communications and takes mere seconds to implement. By stopping unwanted messages from cluttering up your Inbox, you free up space on your device and safeguard yourself against receiving email viruses and other types of cyberattacks.
In addition to the added benefit of heightened inbox security, blocking unwanted emails boosts your productivity and keeps your Inbox clutter-free so you can maintain a steady and uninterrupted workflow. Up to 40% of your productivity time can be eaten up by task switching, such as managing your overflowing Inbox. You can save yourself time and get through your workday faster by blocking unnecessary emails.
How to Block Junk Email with Other Platforms VS Spike
Here, we take a look at how to block emails on the most popular platforms on today’s market. Check out the step-by-step table below and learn how to ban an email address with your favorite email app.
How to Block Junk Email on Gmail
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Web App
- Locate an email from the company or individual you wish to block.
- Open the email and click on the “More” icon.
- Select “Block” from the dropdown.
- The individual email is now blocked.
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iPhone and Other Devices
- Locate an email from the company or individual you wish to block.
- Open the email.
- Select the “More” icon for the email in question.
- Tap on “Block Sender”.
Outlook
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Web App
- Locate an email from the company or individual you wish to block.
- Open the email.
- Find and click on the three horizontal dots in the top right corner.
- Select “Block” in the dropdown.
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iPhone and Other Devices
- Locate an email from the company or individual you wish to block.
- Open the email.
- Tap on the three vertical dots in the top right corner.
- Tap “Move to Spam”.
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Desktop
- Locate an email from the company or individual you wish to block.
- Right-click the email to open it.
- Locate “Junk” and select “Block Sender”.
Yahoo
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Web App
- Locate an email from the company or individual you wish to block.
- Open the email.
- Locate and click on the three horizontal dots at the top of the email.
- Select “Block Sender” in the dropdown.
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iPhone and Other Devices
- Locate an email from the company or individual you wish to block
- Open the email.
- Tap on the vertical dots on the right side of the screen.
- Select “Spam” from the dropdown menu.
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Desktop
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Apple Mail
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Web App
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iPhone and Other Devices
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Desktop
- Go to Mail and then Preferences.
- Locate the “Rules” tab and add a rule.
- Set the conditions as “From”, “Contains”
- Enter the email address you wish to block.
- Select “Delete” under the “Perform the Following Actions” tab.
- Enter a description under your new rule.
- If you want to delete all existing messages from this email, select “Apply”.
Spike
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Web App
- Locate the email you wish to block or unsubscribe from.
- Right-click on the email and select “Block” or “Unsubscribe”.
- Done!
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iPhone and Other Devices
- Locate and open the email you want to block or unsubscribe from.
- Click the three dots at the top right of the screen.
- Select “Block” or “Unsubscribe”.
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Desktop
- Locate the email you wish to block or unsubscribe from.
- Right-click on the email and select “Block” or “Unsubscribe”.
- Done!
Clearing up your Inbox from Spam and clutter increases your productivity, safeguards you against malicious cyber threats, and gives you more time to focus on the important things. In the event you receive emails that you no longer want to see, we’ve made it so you can block and unsubscribe from the junk faster than it takes to make your morning coffee! Block a contact in a snap and take advantage of so many other great features by using the best system around, and bring your Inbox into the 21st-century.
Learn more about how Spike is changing the face of communication and collaboration for good on our blog.
Email Blocking FAQs
Yes, and quite easily by amending the settings of your email service. We BLOCK emails in three, simple steps, while others employ several, sometimes complicated, steps in order for you to ban unwanted mails. Check out the table above for a step-by-step guide on how to block emails on the service you use.
The average person may receive over 150 unwanted emails daily. By blocking emails, you can save yourself 5 to 6 hours per month from sorting through junk emails.
Spam, by definition, is irrelevant or inappropriate messages sent on the Internet to a large number of recipients. Spam is sent for commercial purposes usually, and can be facilitated in large volumes with the use of bots and networks.
Yes. Junk and Spam can contain anything from viruses to phishing scams aimed at stealing your information. Spam emails containing Malware can be unassuming, often containing innocuous looking links or legitimate looking content tailored to trick the user into clicking or entering information.
Remember––never click on links within emails from senders you do not recognize. It’s even better to get ahead of the curve and make sure your inbox settings block unfamiliar addresses or contacts.
According to this Email Statistics study, an average of 14.5 billion unwanted emails sent globally each day! Spam and junk emails can account for up to 45% of communications received, overwhelming your inbox and productivity.