Microsoft Outlook and Gmail automatically filter suspected spam and move it to your Junk Email or Spam folder. You can also block unwanted senders, allow trusted senders, and adjust spam filtering settings using the tools available in your email account.
If you are receiving threatening, abusive, or harassing messages, do not rely solely on spam filtering. Princeton University provides resources and reporting options for electronic and online harassment.
Block a sender or mark messages as junk
You can manage blocked and safe sender lists using:
If you use another email application, such as Outlook for Mac, Apple Mail, Thunderbird, or a mobile mail app, use Outlook on the web to manage your blocked and safe sender lists. This ensures your settings are saved directly to your Exchange account.
Manage spam settings
To review or modify your spam settings, visit:
https://outlook.office.com/mail/options/mail/junkEmail
Block an unwanted sender
Use an existing message to block a sender in Gmail.
Manage spam messages
For additional spam management options, see Google's instructions for managing spam messages.
Spam filtering tools help reduce unwanted email, but some messages may require additional action.
If you receive email, messages, social media communications, or other online content that is threatening, intimidating, discriminatory, or harassing, review Princeton University's guidance on: Electronic and Online Harassment