Guide to Adding Safe Senders in Shaw Webmail

Ensuring that important emails reach your inbox without being marked as spam is crucial for effective communication. This guide will walk you through the steps to add safe senders in Shaw Webmail, using methods such as contact lists, filters, safe senders list, and allowlists. Follow these simple steps to manage your email preferences efficiently.

Steps to Add Safe Senders in Shaw Webmail

1. Add to Contact List:
   1. Log in to your Shaw Webmail account.
   2. Click on the Contacts tab located on the left sidebar.
   3. Select New Contact.
   4. Enter the email address and any additional information about the sender whom you wish to mark as safe.
   5. Click Save to add the contact to your list.

   Tip: Adding someone to your contacts generally reduces the likelihood of their emails being marked as spam.

2. Create a Filter for Important Emails:
   1. Go to the Settings option, typically represented by a gear icon.
   2. Navigate to the Filters section.
   3. Click on Add or Create Filter.
   4. Define the filter criteria, such as the sender's email address, and specify that emails meeting this criterion should be sent to the inbox.
   5. Click Save.
3. Add to Safe Senders List:
   1. Access the Settings menu from your Shaw Webmail account.
   2. Locate the Safe Senders or Spam Settings section.
   3. Enter the email address or domain you wish to allow in the provided field.
   4. Click Add to include it in your safe senders list.

   Note: Domains added here will ensure that emails from these addresses are not sent to the spam folder.

4. Manage Your Allowlist:
   1. Within the Safe Senders settings, look for an option to manage or edit your allowlist.
   2. Add or modify entries as needed to ensure that emails from specified addresses or domains reach your inbox.
   3. Confirm changes by clicking Save or Apply.

   Tip: Regularly review your allowlist to keep it up-to-date with your current email correspondences.

Additional Tips

• Check the spam folder: Regularly check for falsely marked emails, and mark them as "Not Spam" to train the filter.
• Update Contacts: Ensure your contact list is continuously updated with recent and frequent correspondences.

By following these steps, you can effectively manage your Shaw Webmail account to ensure that important emails are received without being filtered out as spam.