Having your workspace logically organized is an essential part of establishing a proper work environment. the same goes for your email inbox, and for that reason, there are a number of email blocking programs, also known as spam blockers, whose purpose is to seamlessly filter all incoming emails and distinguish what can be considered useful against spam or promotional. messages
It’s true that most email users are already prepared to expect this, and check their spam folders frequently anyway. however, it is more efficient to create a list of trusted contacts to ensure that important messages reach you. Adding a contact to a safe senders list is known as a “whitelist” and is widely implemented as an effective way to categorize emails into lists of trusted addresses.
Throughout this blog post, you will learn how to add certain contacts to your safe senders lists on platforms like Gmail, Microsoft Outlook, Applemail, and Yahoo Mail.
how to add safe senders in gmail
step 1: look for the “contacts” icon
To begin adding a safe sender to your email list, you must select the applications icon in the upper right corner of the gmail screen. then click on the “contacts” icon.
step 2: select “create contact”
after selecting the “contacts” icon, you will access your address book within gmail. In the upper left corner of the screen, you will see “create contact” which you will select.
Step 3: Enter the relevant contact information
Once you have selected “create contact”, you will see a pop-up box appear on the screen allowing you to add the appropriate contact information associated with the email address you are adding. complete this to the best of your ability.
Step 4: Save the desired email address as a new contact
after filling in the appropriate information, be sure to select “save” in the bottom right corner of the box. this will ensure that the desired email address is saved correctly and added to your safe senders list.
The process of adding safe senders to your gmail account is fairly simple, but you must continue to do this process for each email address you wish to add. If you have any problems doing this, Google Support can provide additional assistance.
how to add safe senders in microsoft outlook
Step 1: Find your spam folder
The first step in this process is to locate your “junk” folder by selecting the “home” tab in the upper left corner of the screen. once you’ve located the “home” tab, you’ll want to find “junk”, which is located within the “delete” section.
step 2: select “spam folder”
in the drop down menu of the “junk” folder, you will see a new tab titled “spam options”. select this tab and you will be redirected to a new screen.
step 3: find the “safe sender” tab
On the new screen, you’ll want to find the ‘safe sender’ tab and click ‘add’, which is in the middle right hand side of the screen.
step 4: enter the email address
You will then see a new tab titled “add address or domain”. this is where you will add the specific email address to your safe senders list. Once you’re done, select “ok” at the bottom of the tab and the address will automatically save.
step 5: save everything
finally, after selecting “accept”, you will be redirected to the “spam options” tab. in the bottom left corner of this tab, you will see “apply”. this will ensure that everything you entered is successfully saved and any emails from the specific address will appear in your inbox in the future.
For additional help adding email addresses to your safe senders list in Microsoft Outlook, please use Microsoft Support.
how to add safe senders in applemail
step 1: open the email
First, open the email sent from the exact email address you’d like to add to your safe senders list.
Step 2: Find the sender’s email address
Once you’ve opened the desired email, you’ll want to locate the sender’s email address in the top left corner of the email itself.
step 3: add the email address to your “contacts”
In the dropdown menu after clicking on the email itself, you will find several options. select the tab titled “add to contacts”. after selecting this option, the sender’s email address will be automatically added to your safe senders list.
for more detailed information, you can use apple support for a more detailed guide if you are having trouble adding certain email addresses to your safe senders list.
how to add safe senders in yahoo mail
Step 1: Open the email sent by the email address
First, open the email sent by the desired email address that you would like to add to your safe senders list. be sure to check both your inbox folder and your junk/spam folder.
step 2: copy the email address
Next, you need to copy the email address and select the “contacts” icon located in the upper left corner within the email itself. when you hover over the icon, it should read “contacts”.
step 3: add to your contacts
once you select “contacts”, a list of contacts will appear. At the bottom of this list, you’ll see “add a new contact.” fill in the contact details and paste the email address you want to add to your contact list.
Step 4: Save the email address
Finally, remember to save the email address and contact information you’ve added. this will be automatically saved to your yahoo safe senders list.
if you need additional assistance, please contact yahoo support.