Email Configuration Guide: Adding Safe Senders

Ensuring that important emails always reach your inbox involves configuring safe sender settings. This guide will walk you through several methods to add contacts to your safe senders list, create email filters, and manage allowlists. Following these steps will help ensure you never miss important communications.

Steps to Add Safe Senders to Your Email

1. Add Contacts to Your Email List:

   Adding the sender's email address to your contact list is the simplest way to ensure that their emails are delivered to your inbox.

   1. Open your email application and go to the "Contacts" or "Address Book" section.
   2. Click on "Add Contact" or "New Contact".
   3. Enter the email address and any other relevant information.
   4. Save the contact.
2. Mark As Not Spam:

   If you've found certain emails in your spam or junk folder, mark them as not spam to force them into your inbox.

   1. Go to your email's spam or junk folder.
   2. Locate the email you want to mark as safe.
   3. Select the email and click on "Not Spam" or "Move to Inbox".

   Tip: Many email clients also offer an option to add the sender to your safe list when marking an email as not spam.

3. Create a Filter or Rule:

   Creating a custom filter (or rule) allows you to manage incoming emails based on specific criteria.

   1. Go to your email settings and find the "Filters" or "Rules" section.
   2. Click on "Create New Filter" or "New Rule".
   3. Set the filter criteria, such as specifying the sender's email address or domain.
   4. Choose the action as "Never send to spam" or "Always keep in Inbox".
   5. Save the filter.
4. Add to Safe Senders List:

   Include trusted senders in your safe senders list to ensure their emails are always welcomed into your inbox.

   1. Access your email settings and locate the "Safe Senders" or "Whitelist" section.
   2. Enter the email addresses or domains you trust.
   3. Save the changes to update your safe senders list.

   Tip: It's beneficial to regularly review your safe senders list to update or remove addresses as needed.

Additional Tips

• Regularly check your spam folder to catch any important emails that have been incorrectly marked as spam and adjust your settings accordingly.
• Be cautious when adding domains instead of specific email addresses to your safe senders list to avoid unwanted spam.

By following these straightforward steps, you can ensure that all crucial communications reach your inbox promptly, improving your email management experience.