Email Configuration Guide: Adding Safe Senders in Private Email

Ensuring important emails reach your inbox in Private Email involves configuring certain settings to identify and prioritize emails from trusted contacts. This guide will walk you through adding safe senders using various methods such as contact lists, filters, and allowlists. Follow these steps to enhance your email experience and efficiently manage important communications.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Add Contacts to Your Contact List

   1. Log in to your Private Email account.
   2. Navigate to the Contacts section of your email client.
   3. Click on Add Contact or the '+' symbol, typically found in the top menu.
   4. Enter the email address and any additional details of the sender you wish to add.
   5. Save the new contact to ensure that emails from this address are recognized as safe.

   Tip: Keeping an updated contact list can help Private Email efficiently sort your messages.

2. Create Email Filters

   1. Go to your Private Email settings, typically accessed via the gear icon.
   2. Select Filters or Mail Rules.
   3. Click on the Add Filter button.
   4. Define the filter conditions by selecting criteria like From and entering the trusted email address.
   5. Set the action for this filter to Move to Inbox or a specific folder of choice.
   6. Save the filter to activate the rule.

   Tip: You can set multiple conditions to customize how emails are sorted and prioritized.

3. Add to Safe Senders List

   1. Access the Settings section of your Private Email.
   2. Locate the Junk Mail or Spam settings.
   3. Select Safe Senders or Allowlists.
   4. Enter the email address or domain you wish to mark as safe.
   5. Click Add or Save to update your settings.

   Tip: Adding entire domains (e.g., @trustedcompany.com) ensures you receive all emails from that domain.

4. Regularly Review Your Spam/Junk Folder

   1. Periodically check your Spam or Junk folder.
   2. If you find a legitimate email, mark it as Not Spam or Move to Inbox.
   3. Consider adding its sender to your contacts or safe senders list to prevent future misclassification.

   Tip: Regular checks can prevent important emails from being missed.