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How to Add Safe Senders and Whitelist Email Addresses

Last updated: November 21, 2025

Introduction to Hey Email

Hey is a modern email service provider that prioritizes user privacy and innovative features to keep your inbox organized. One of its key tools is the Screener, which helps you control which emails can enter your main inbox, ensuring that you only receive important communications. For more details on the Screener, visit their official page.

Adding Safe Senders in Hey

Ensuring that important emails reach your Hey inbox involves configuring certain settings and using specific tools provided by Hey.

Method 1: Using the Screener to Allow Emails

  1. Access the Screener:
    • When you receive an email from a new sender, Hey automatically places it in the Screener.
    • Log into your Hey account and navigate to the Screener section from the main menu.
  2. Approve the Sender:
    • Find the email from the sender you wish to allow.
    • Click on "Let them in" to move future emails from this sender directly to your inbox.

Method 2: Add to Contacts

  1. Open Contacts in Hey:
    • Go to the Contacts section from your Hey dashboard.
  2. Add a New Contact:
    • Click on the "Add Contact" button.
    • Enter the email address or name of the sender you want to add.
    • Save the contact.

Helpful Tips

  • Regularly check your Screener to manage who gets through to your inbox seamlessly.
  • Manage your email settings in Hey to customize how notifications and email sorting work for you.

Additional Methods

Using Filters

Hey currently relies mostly on the Screener for filtering. Regular review of your Screener will help manage unwanted emails effectively.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you can ensure that important emails are prioritized and safely reach your inbox. Leveraging the Screener and setting up contacts are powerful tools provided by Hey to keep your communication efficient and organized.