How to Block Emails – Gmail, Outlook, & Yahoo Mail

Want to stop emails from a specific sender? This quick guide will show you how to block unwanted emails on Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo Mail, and other popular Email Service Providers (ESPs), helping you declutter your inbox and find peace of mind.

Google blocks about 100 million phishing emails daily, but that’s just a fraction compared to the estimated 3.4 billion spam emails sent every day. Research shows that over 48% of emails sent in 2022 were spam.

Email service providers use advanced anti-spam filters to protect your inbox, but they’re not foolproof. Occasionally, spam emails slip through. When this happens, the best solution is to block the sender. This guide will show you how to do just that across various ESPs, including Gmail, Yahoo, Outlook, and more.

If you are getting too many emails, here are the four easy ways to unsubscribe them. Still want to get rid of them completely? Let’s dive in.

How to Block Emails on Gmail

You can block emails in Gmail to shield your inbox from spam and unwanted messages. It only takes a few clicks.

On Desktop

Want to permanently block an email address in Gmail? Here’s how you can do it from your computer:

1. Sign in to your Gmail account.
2. Open a message from the sender you wish to block.
3. Click the three vertical dots in the top-right corner. Select “Block [sender]” from the dropdown menu.
4. Confirm by pressing “Block.”

And that’s it. The sender is now blocked, and they won’t be able to contact you via this email address unless you unblock them. To unblock, open a message from the sender and press the “Unblock sender” button at the top.

On Android

You can also block emails using the Gmail app on your Android device:

1. Launch the Gmail app.
2. Open an email from the sender you want to block.
3. Tap the three vertical dots and select “Block [sender].”

Done. This sender is now blocked, and you will no longer receive messages from them.

On iPhone

Similarly, you can block emails on your iPhone or iPad:

1. Open the Gmail app.
2. Tap on an email from the sender you want to block.
3. In the top-right corner, tap “More” and select “Block [sender].”

Future emails from this sender will go straight to your spam folder.

How to Block Emails on Outlook

Prefer Outlook? Here’s how you can block emails on Microsoft Outlook:

1. Sign in to your Outlook account.
2. Open an email from the sender you want to block.
3. Click the three dots in the top-right corner of the email.
4. From the dropdown menu, select “Block,” then click “Block this email address.”
5. Confirm by pressing “OK.”

And that’s it. This sender can no longer email you from the blocked address. Your inbox is now protected.

How to Block Emails on Yahoo Mail

Want to stop emails in Yahoo Mail? You can block the sender’s email address easily. Here’s how:

1. Log in to your Yahoo Mail account.
2. Find a message from the sender you want to block.
3. Click the three dots, then select “Block senders.”
4. Ensure the check box next to the email address you want to block is ticked. You can block all future emails from that sender and/or delete all existing emails.
5. Click “OK.”

Done! You’ve blocked emails from this sender on Yahoo Mail, preventing future unwanted messages.

How to Block Emails on Apple Mail

Apple Mail makes it easy to block senders. Here’s how:

1. Open Apple Mail on your iPhone or Mac.
2. Find a message from the sender you want to block.
3. Click the down arrow next to the sender’s name. A dropdown menu will appear.
4. Select “Block Contact.”

That’s it! The sender is now blocked. To unblock, click their name and select “Unblock Contact.”

How to Block Emails in ProtonMail

To block emails in ProtonMail, follow these steps:

1. Sign in to your ProtonMail account.
2. Open “Settings.”
3. Go to “Filters.”
4. Under “Spam filters,” find the “Block List” option.
5. Click “Add.”
6. Enter the sender’s email address or the domain you want to blacklist.
7. Click “Save.”

And voilà! Your ProtonMail inbox is now safer.

How to Block Emails on Zoho Mail

To manually block a sender in Zoho Mail, do this:

1. Open Zoho Mail.
2. Go to “Settings” in the top-right corner.
3. Under “Anti-Spam Lists,” click “Email Address.”
4. Go to “Allowlist / Blocklist Emails.”
5. Click “Add new Blocklist email” and enter the email address you wish to block.

All done! Emails from this sender will now go directly to your spam folder.

How to Block Emails in AOL Mail

AOL Mail has a spam detection system, but to block a sender manually:

1. Open AOL Mail.
2. Select an email from the sender you want to block.
3. Click “Mark as spam.”

That’s it! You’ve blocked the sender, reducing spam messages in your AOL Mail.