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How to Block a Sender in iCloud Mail

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By Heinz Tschabitscher Heinz Tschabitscher Writer University of Vienna A former freelance contributor who has reviewed hundreds of email programs and services since 1997. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on May 17, 2021 Reviewed by Jessica Kormos Reviewed by Jessica Kormos Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Jessica Kormos is a writer and editor with 15 years' experience writing articles, copy, and UX content for Tecca.com, Rosenfeld Media, and many others. lifewire's editorial guidelines Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Email Yahoo! Mail Gmail

What to Know

First, select an email from the sender you want to block, then select the gear icon and go to Rules > Add a Rule.Next, choose is from > email address to block. Under Then, choose Move to Trash > Done > Done.To block an email address without selecting a message, start by selecting the gear icon. This article explains how to create a rule to block specific email addresses in iCloud Mail. All blocked emails automatically go to the Trash folder, where they are soon deleted, so you'll never have to see or open them.

Block a Sender in iCloud Mail

To block a sender and send their messages to the Trash folder: Sign in to iCloud Mail and select an email from the sender you want to block. You don't have to open the email. If you need to view mailboxes, and no mailboxes display, select the right-arrow (Show Mailboxes) in the upper-left corner. Select the gear icon (Show Actions menu) in the lower-left corner. Select Rules from the menu that appears. Select Add a Rule in the upper-right portion of the pop-up box. Under If a message, select is from from the drop-down menu. Enter the email address you want to block. If you selected an email from the sender at the beginning of this process, their email address is automatically entered. Under Then, select Move to Trash. Select Done. Select Done again on the next screen.

Why Would You Want to Block a Sender

Have you ever subscribed to a newsletter only to find you never read it—and unsubscribing doesn't stop the emails from arriving in your inbox? Do you have a distant relative (or ex-coworker) who forwards around 648 jokes every day, and that's all they send? Or maybe you're being harassed via email? Whatever your reason, iCloud gives you a handy solution to block what you don't care to read. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Recover Missing Emails in Gmail How to Block Emails in Gmail 10 Best Free Email Accounts for 2022 How to Save Contact Information From an iPhone Email Add a Sender on OS X Mail Contacts Hide the Preview Pane and Delete Mail Without Opening It How to Unblock a Sender in Gmail How to Add or Remove VIP Senders in iOS Mail How to Set Up an Incoming Mail Filter in Windows Live Hotmail How to Send Mail From All Your Accounts in Yahoo! Mail How to Forward Outlook Mail to Another Email Address Block a Sender and Let Them Know You Did in Gmail How to Load Images in a Message in Evolution Filter One Sender's Mail to a Certain Folder in Outlook How to Block Email Addresses in macOS Mail How to See Full Message Headers in iCloud Mail Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies