<h2 id="introduction">Introduction</h2>
<p>Ever had an important email or a message from someone you trust land in Spam by mistake?</p>
<p>Gmail's spam filter is good but not perfect. Legitimate emails sometimes get caught, especially from new senders. The fix is whitelisting: telling Gmail to trust a sender so their emails always reach your inbox.</p>
<p>In this guide, we'll walk through three ways to whitelist an email in Gmail, so you never miss an important message again.</p>
<h2 id="whatdoeswhitelistingmeaningmail">What Does &quot;Whitelisting&quot; Mean in Gmail?</h2>
<p>Whitelisting an email address means telling Gmail that you trust a sender and their emails should never be marked as Spam or miss your inbox. This is also sometimes called an allowlist or a safe sender list, but the idea is the same.</p>
<p>Gmail doesn't provide a button to whitelist an email address, but you can leverage Gmail filters and other workarounds to add a safe sender.</p>
<p><a href="#method1createafiltermostreliable">Method 1: Create a filter (most reliable)</a><br>
<a href="#method2addsendertogooglecontacts">Method 2: Add Sender to Google Contacts</a><br>
<a href="#method3markasnotspam">Method 3: Mark as &quot;Not Spam&quot;</a></p>
<p>We'll discuss each method in the next sections.</p>
<h2 id="method1createafiltermostreliable">Method 1: Create a filter (most reliable)</h2>
<p>To whitelist an email address, create a Gmail filter with a rule to never mark an email from that specific email address as spam.</p>
<p>Here's how to set up the Gmail filter:</p>
<ol>
<li>Click on the <strong>Show earch options icon</strong> to the right of the search bar at the top.</li>
</ol>
<img src="https://block-sender.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/media/how-to-whitelist-an-email-in-gmail-1.png" alt="Gmail 'show search options' button on the search bar">
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<li>In the <code>From</code> field, type the email address you want to whitelist (add to allowlist).</li>
<li>Click <code>Create filter</code> at the bottom.</li>
</ol>
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<li>Choose the <code>Never send it to Spam</code> option.</li>
<li>Finally, click <code>Create filter</code>.</li>
</ol>
<img src="https://block-sender.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/media/how-to-whitelist-an-email-in-gmail-3.png" alt="Gmail create filter">
<h2 id="method2addsendertogooglecontacts">Method 2: Add Sender to Google Contacts</h2>
<p>Another method you can try to whitelist an email address is to add that sender as a Google Contact. This will let Gmail know that it's a trusted sender, although this method is not as reliable as setting up a Gmail filter to never send it to Spam, which we discussed in the previous section.</p>
<p>Here's how to add a sender as a Google Contact.</p>
<ol>
<li>Open Google Contacts.</li>
<li>Click on the hamburger menu on the left, then click <code>Create Contact</code>.</li>
</ol>
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<ol start="3">
<li>Type the name and email address of the person you want to create a contact for.</li>
<li>Click the <code>Save</code> button at the top.</li>
</ol>
<img src="https://block-sender.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/media/how-to-whitelist-an-email-in-gmail-5.png" alt="Google Contacts create new contact">
<h2 id="method3markasnotspam">Method 3: Mark as &quot;Not Spam&quot;</h2>
<p>If an email from a trusted sender is marked as Spam, open the email and select the &quot;Not Spam&quot; option from the toolbar at the top.</p>
<img src="https://block-sender.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/media/how-to-whitelist-an-email-in-gmail-6.png" alt="Gmail mark as 'not spam' option">
<p>Doing so will move that message to your inbox and will do the same for any future emails from that email address. However, occasional messages from that sender may still get marked as Spam, depending on the message content or any Gmail filters set up.</p>
<h2 id="howtowhitelistanemailoniphoneorandroid">How to Whitelist an Email on iPhone or Android</h2>
<p>The most reliable way to whitelist an email address is to set up a filter, but unfortunately, the Gmail mobile app doesn't let you create one. So, you are left with two options:</p>
<p>Add the sender to Contacts through the Contacts app on your phone.<br>
Report the email as &quot;Not Spam&quot; if one is already in your Spam folder.</p>
<p>These methods are not guaranteed to work every time. To receive important emails from a sender, it's recommended to set up a Gmail filter through the desktop browser. That filter will work on the Gmail mobile app as well.</p>
<h2 id="howtowhitelistadomainingmail">How to Whitelist a Domain in Gmail</h2>
<p>Sometimes you don't want to whitelist just one person - you want to allow every email from an entire organization. The process is nearly identical to Method 1, with one difference:</p>
<p>Follow the filter steps above, but in the <code>From</code> field, enter the domain instead of a full address - for example, <code>@company.com</code>.</p>
<p>Complete the filter as usual, checking <code>Never send it to Spam</code>.</p>
<h2 id="whitelistingforgoogleworkspaceadmins">Whitelisting for Google Workspace Admins</h2>
<p>If you manage Gmail for an organization, you may want to whitelist an email address or a domain for your team to ensure important emails are not flagged as spam. Similarly, Google Workspace Admin Console allows you to block specific email addresses or domains for your team to protect against spam and phishing attacks.</p>
<p>Check out this official guide by Google to learn how to <a href="https://knowledge.workspace.google.com/admin/gmail/advanced/allowlists-denylists-and-approved-senders" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">allowlist or denylist specific emails or domains</a>.</p>
<p>Conclusion</p>


Hamna Fayyaz

How to Whitelist an Email in Gmail

<h2 id="introduction">Introduction</h2>
<p>You received a party invitation in your email inbox. Curious, you opened it to check the event details. The email took you to a link where you entered your email and password to log in to view the invite. And that's how, unknowingly, you fell victim to a phishing scam.</p>
<p>Evite email scams are on the rise. Scammers are impersonating legitimate invitation-sending sites like Evite, PunchBowl and PaperlessPost to send fake invites.</p>
<p>In this guide, we'll break down what the Evite phishing scam is, why it's easy to fall for and how you can spot a fake Evite scam from a real one.</p>
<h2 id="whatisthefakeevitescam">What Is the Fake Evite Scam?</h2>
<p>The Evite email scam is a phishing scam where scammers impersonate Evite, a legitimate site for sending party invitations.</p>
<p>When we receive an email, we rarely check the email address to confirm the sender. This is the mistake scammers exploit. The Evite scam email looks almost identical to an actual email you would receive from Evite itself, so it's easy to fall for.</p>
<p>You open the email to view the invite, but it takes you to a login page where you have to enter your email address and password. If you do so, your account gets hacked.</p>
<h2 id="whathappenswhenyouclick">What Happens When You Click</h2>
<p>When you click the RSVP button in a fake Evite email, it takes you to a fake login page. If you enter your email and password, the scammer can steal your credentials.</p>
<p>Once they get hold of your account, they can change the password, get access to other platforms connected to that account or use your account to send Evite phishing emails to your contacts.</p>
<p><strong>What if you simply clicked the link?</strong></p>
<p>If you only clicked the link without entering your credentials, you might still get hacked. Clicking the link can download malware on your device or steal your browser cookies, with which the hackers can indirectly steal your login credentials.</p>
<h2 id="howtoidentifyafakeeviteemail">How to Identify a Fake Evite Email</h2>
<p>To know if an Evite email you received is real or not, make sure to check the following:</p>
<ul>
<li>
<p><strong>Check the Sender Email Address</strong><br>
Always check that the sender's email address ends in <code>@evite.com</code>. Scammers use lookalike domains to trick you. And even if the email appears to come from a legitimate contact, it could still be fake. Scammers sometimes hijack real email accounts to send phishing emails to that person's contacts.</p>
</li>
<li>
<p><strong>Login Prompts</strong><br>
A real Evite email won't prompt you to log in to view the invitation or RSVP. An Evite email that requires you to log in to do so is a phishing email trying to steal your login credentials.</p>
</li>
<li>
<p><strong>Spot Poor Grammar, Typos or Generic Greetings</strong><br>
Generic greetings such as &quot;Dear friend&quot; are usually a sign of scam emails. Another giveaway of scam emails is typos and poor grammar. Official communication is almost always proofread and rarely includes such mistakes.</p>
</li>
<li>
<p><strong>Verify With the Sender Directly</strong><br>
With the Evite phishing scam on the rise, it doesn't hurt to be extra careful. It's always best to text or call the person to confirm if they actually sent the invitation. Confirming the invitation's authenticity can help prevent your account credentials from being stolen.</p>
</li>
<li>
<p><strong>Hover Over Links Before Clicking</strong><br>
On desktop, hover over the RSVP button to see the real destination URL. If it doesn't go to evite.com, don't click. It's a phishing link.</p>
</li>
</ul>
<p>On mobile, press and hold the link to preview the URL before opening it.</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Watch for Attachments</strong><br>
A real Evite invitation email will never contain any PDF or ZIP files. If you see any attachment in the email, DO NOT click on it. Scammers use attachments to install malware on your device.</li>
</ul>
<h2 id="whattodoifyoualreadyclicked">What to Do If You Already Clicked?</h2>
<p>Accidentally clicked a link in a fake Evite email? Don't panic. But don't wait either. Take these steps immediately to minimize the damage.</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Clear Your Browser Cookies &amp; Cache</strong><br>
Clicking the link in a phishing email can let attackers steal your active login session through cookies stored in your browser without ever needing your password. Clear your cookies and cache to invalidate any stolen session data.</li>
</ul>
<p>Press <strong>Ctrl + Shift + Delete</strong> (Windows) or <strong>Cmd + Shift + Delete</strong> (Mac), set the time range to <strong>All time</strong>, check <strong>Cookies and other site data</strong> and <strong>Cached images and files</strong>, then click <strong>Clear data</strong>.</p>
<ul>
<li>
<p><strong>Run a Full Antivirus Scan</strong><br>
Clicking the link in a phishing email can download malware on your device even if you didn't enter your credentials on a login page. Run a full antivirus scan (not a quick one) to make sure it's found and removed. Use a trusted antivirus software such as Avast or McAfee.</p>
</li>
<li>
<p><strong>Change Your Passwords</strong><br>
Immediately change the password of your Gmail/Google account. Then do the same for any platforms where you used the same password or signed in with Google, such as social media, shopping sites, or banking apps.</p>
</li>
<li>
<p><strong>Enable Two-Factor Authentication</strong><br>
Enable two-factor authentication on your Gmail account, banking apps and any other important accounts. It helps secure your account against unauthorized logins even if the scammer gets hold of your password.</p>
</li>
</ul>
<h2 id="howblocksenderhelpsprotectyou">How BlockSender Helps Protect You</h2>
<p>If you want an easy way to make sure a scam sender never reaches your inbox again, one option is <a href="https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/block-sender/bklnjbfcmglhiaoppcckdodanccbelcg?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Block Sender</a>, a Gmail add-on that lets you block them in a couple of clicks.</p>
<p>If you receive a fake Evite email, just block that sender. And if the email came from a hacked account rather than a scammer's own, it's still worth blocking that address until the real owner regains control - that way you won't accidentally fall for another scam sent from it later.</p>
<p>To use it:</p>
<ol>
<li>Install <a href="https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/block-sender/bklnjbfcmglhiaoppcckdodanccbelcg?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Block Sender for Gmail</a>. The installation won’t take long. Open Gmail when it is done.</li>
<li>After signing up for a Block Sender account and <a href="https://help.blocksender.io/how-to-link-your-gmail-account" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">linking your Gmail account</a> to Block Sender, open the fake Evite email and click the &quot;Block&quot; button on the messages toolbar.</li>
<li>Select the &quot;Emails from this sender&quot; option.</li>
</ol>
<h2 id="conclusion">Conclusion</h2>
<p>Fake Evite scams are easy to fall for but just as easy to spot once you know the signs. Check the sender address, hover over links, and never log in through an email prompt.</p>
<p>If you've already clicked, act fast - clear your cookies, run a scan, and change your passwords.</p>


Don't Click That Invite: How to Spot Fake Evite Scams

<p>Tired of the never-ending notifications from SHEIN? SHEIN sends A LOT of notifications, and it doesn't stop at that. There are also promo emails and text messages.</p>
<p>Here's how to stop SHEIN notifications and emails for good, in under 10 minutes.</p>
<h2 id="howtoturnoffsheinpushnotificationsonyourphone">How to Turn Off SHEIN Push Notifications on Your Phone</h2>
<p>SHEIN doesn't provide an in-app settings option to turn off notifications. So, you'll need to turn off app notifications from your device settings.</p>
<h3 id="onandroid">On Android</h3>
<ol>
<li>Open <strong>Settings</strong>.</li>
<li>Navigate to <strong>Apps</strong>.</li>
<li>Search for the SHEIN app.</li>
<li>Tap <strong>Notifications</strong>.</li>
<li>Disable all notifications or just turn off specific categories (such as news and offers).</li>
</ol>
<h3 id="oniphone">On iPhone</h3>
<ol>
<li>Open <strong>Settings</strong>.</li>
<li>Scroll down and tap <strong>SHEIN</strong>.</li>
<li>Tap <strong>Notifications</strong>.</li>
<li>Toggle off <strong>Allow Notifications</strong>.</li>
</ol>
<h2 id="howtounsubscribefromsheinemails">How to Unsubscribe from SHEIN Emails</h2>
<p>SHEIN marketing emails include an unsubscribe link at the bottom, which you can click to opt out. Once you click the link, you'll stop receiving promotional emails from SHEIN.</p>
<img src="https://block-sender.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/media/how-to-stop-shein-notifications-and-emails-in-minutes-1.png" alt="SHEIN emails unsubscribe link">

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            <p><strong>Note:</strong> It may take a few days for the unsubscribe request to take effect. And most users complain that they keep receiving SHEIN emails despite unsubscribing. If you're looking to stop SHEIN emails immediately, skip to <a href="#stopsheinemailswithblocksender">this section</a>.</p>

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            <h2 id="usesheinscontactpreferencespagewebsite">Use SHEIN's Contact Preferences Page (Website)</h2>
<p>You can also opt out of all SHEIN communication (emails, SMS, WhatsApp messages, in-app reminders) from the shein.com website settings in one place.</p>
<ol>
<li>Log in to <a href="https://www.shein.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">shein.com</a>.</li>
<li>Go to the <a href="https://www.shein.com/user/notification" target="_blank" rel="noopener norefeer nofollow">Contact Preferences</a> page.</li>
<li>Toggle off any communications you don't want to receive, e.g., emails, SMS, etc.</li>
</ol>
<img src="https://block-sender.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/media/how-to-stop-shein-notifications-and-emails-in-minutes-2.png" alt="SHEIN website contact preferences page">
<h2 id="howtostopsheintextmessages">How to Stop SHEIN Text Messages</h2>
<p>If you opted into SMS alerts at checkout or signup, reply <strong>STOP</strong> to any text from SHEIN. This opts you out of their SMS marketing list. You can also turn SMS off from the Contact Preferences page above.</p>
<h2 id="howtoblocksheinemailsiftheykeepcoming">How to Block SHEIN Emails If They Keep Coming</h2>
<p>Unsubscribing from SHEIN emails may take a few days to take effect, and in some cases, the emails may still not stop.</p>
<p>If that's the case, you can block the sender directly in your email provider.</p>
<h3 id="ingmail">In Gmail</h3>
<ol>
<li>Open any email from SHEIN.</li>
<li>Click the three-dot menu on the right-hand side.</li>
<li>Select <code>Block SHEIN</code> from the dropdown menu.</li>
<li>Click <code>Block</code> in the pop-up menu.</li>
</ol>
<img src="https://block-sender.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/media/how-to-stop-shein-notifications-and-emails-in-minutes-3.png" alt="Gmail block SHEIN emails option">
<p>Once you've blocked a SHEIN email address, all future emails from that email address will land in the Spam folder.</p>
<p>Since SHEIN sends a lot of marketing emails, the blocked emails will quickly crowd your Spam folder. It may make it difficult to find any legitimate emails that incorrectly get marked as spam. If you want to block SHEIN emails in the real sense, read the next section.</p>
<h2 id="stopsheinemailswithblocksender">Stop SHEIN Emails with Block Sender</h2>
<p>With <a href="https://blocksender.io/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Block Sender</a> for Gmail, you can put a complete end to SHEIN emails. No more seeing them even in the Spam or Trash folder.</p>
<p>Here's how to stop getting emails from SHEIN using Block Sender:</p>
<ol>
<li>Install <a href="https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/block-sender/bklnjbfcmglhiaoppcckdodanccbelcg?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Block Sender</a> if you haven't already and <a href="https://help.blocksender.io/how-to-link-your-gmail-account" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">link your Gmail account</a>. (It just takes a few minutes)</li>
<li>Open a marketing email from SHEIN.</li>
<li>Click on the <strong>Block</strong> icon in the toolbar and select <strong>Emails from this sender</strong>.</li>
</ol>
<img src="https://block-sender.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/media/how-to-stop-shein-notifications-and-emails-in-minutes-4.png" alt="Block Sender block emails from sender option">
<p>OR select <strong>Emails from this domain</strong> to block all emails from that particular domain.<br>
4. Next, go back to your inbox and click the <strong>Block</strong> icon again.</p>
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<li>Select <strong>Manage Blocks</strong> from the dropdown.</li>
<li>Find the block you just created and click <strong>Edit</strong>.</li>
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<li>Select the <strong>Delete (skip trash)</strong> option for the <strong>Where should the blocked emails go</strong> field and click <strong>Save Changes</strong>.</li>
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<img src="https://block-sender.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/media/how-to-stop-shein-notifications-and-emails-in-minutes-7.png" alt="Block Sender permanently delete emails">
<p>There's more to Block Sender than just blocking email addresses and domains. You can block emails based on subject lines, headers, specific phrases, IP addresses, domain extensions and much more. You can also share blocking rules across multiple email accounts.</p>
<h2 id="stopnotificationsfromotherretailers">Stop Notifications From Other Retailers</h2>
<p>SHEIN is not the only retailer that spams customers. Other retailers like AliExpress follow the same pattern. Check out our guide on <a href="https://blocksender.io/stop-getting-emails-from-aliexpress/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">how to stop getting emails from AliExpress</a>.</p>
<p>If it's not just one retailer causing the clutter, our guide on <a href="https://blocksender.io/how-to-stop-getting-emails-from-any-website/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">how to stop getting emails from any website</a> walks through a more general approach.</p>


Admin

How to Stop SHEIN Notifications and Emails in Minutes

<h2 id="introduction">Introduction</h2>
<p>If you recently took the PSAT or SAT, your inbox is probably flooded with emails from colleges you've never heard of. You're not alone, and there are a few ways to stop them.</p>
<p>There are a few ways to stop them:</p>
<ul>
<li>Unsubscribe from individual college emails</li>
<li>Use Gmail filters to auto-delete or archive them</li>
<li>Opt out of College Board's Student Search Service</li>
<li>Use a tool like Block Sender to block them</li>
</ul>
<p>In this article, we'll show you how to stop each one.</p>
<h2 id="whyyouregettingtheseemails">Why You're Getting These Emails</h2>
<p>One of the most common reasons is the College Board's Student Search Service. If you opted in during PSAT or SAT registration (or didn't realize you had), colleges may receive your contact information and begin sending recruitment emails.</p>
<h2 id="method1unsubscribefromindividualcollegeemails">Method 1: Unsubscribe from Individual College Emails</h2>
<p>The first thing you should try to stop college emails is to unsubscribe from each email. The way to do this is to use the <strong>unsubscribe link</strong> at the bottom of the email.</p>
<p>Make sure that the email is legitimate before clicking the unsubscribe link, as it could possibly be a scam email. If you're unsure, <strong>block the email</strong> instead of clicking any links.</p>
<p>Note that you may still receive emails from a college even after unsubscribing. And if you're receiving emails from 50+ colleges, the unsubscribe process can take a LOT of time.</p>
<h2 id="method2blockcollegeemailsingmail">Method 2: Block College Emails in Gmail</h2>
<p>If you're getting emails from dozens of different colleges, blocking them one by one isn't practical. A faster approach is to create a Gmail filter that automatically deletes or archives any email containing words commonly used in college recruitment emails.</p>
<p>Here's how to set it up:</p>
<ol>
<li>Open Gmail and click the <strong>Show search options</strong> icon on the right side of the search bar.</li>
</ol>
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<li>In the <strong>Has the words</strong> field, paste the following:</li>
</ol>
<p><code>admissions OR &quot;apply now&quot; OR &quot;undergraduate admission&quot; OR enrollment OR &quot;prospective student&quot; OR &quot;campus visit&quot; OR &quot;financial aid&quot;</code></p>
<ol start="3">
<li>Click <strong>Create filter</strong>.</li>
</ol>
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<li>Select <strong>Delete it or Skip the Inbox (Archive it)</strong> depending on your preference</li>
<li>Click <strong>Create filter</strong> to save</li>
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<p>Once the filter is active, any incoming email containing these phrases will be automatically deleted or archived without hitting your inbox.</p>

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            <h2 id="method3optoutatthesource">Method 3: Opt Out at the Source</h2>
<p>The methods above help you deal with college emails that are already coming in. But if you want to reduce the number of emails you get in the first place, you'll want to opt out of the programs that are feeding colleges your contact information.</p>
<p>To opt out of College Board's Student Search Service:</p>
<ol>
<li>Log in to your account at <a href="https://my.collegeboard.org/profile/privacy" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">my.collegeboard.org/profile/privacy</a>.</li>
<li>Navigate to the <strong>Privacy Settings</strong> tab.</li>
<li>Find the <strong>Student Search Service</strong> option and turn it off.</li>
</ol>
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<p>If you took the ACT, it's worth opting out of ACT Recruit Me as well. You can do this by filling out the opt-out form at <a href="https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/opting-out-of-act-recruit-me.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/opting-out-of-eos.html</a>.</p>
<p>One important thing to keep in mind: opting out stops colleges from receiving your information going forward, but it won't stop emails from colleges that have already downloaded your data. If you're still getting emails after opting out, that's why - and the methods in the previous sections will help you deal with those.</p>
<h2 id="method4blockcollegeemailswithblocksender">Method 4: Block College Emails with Block Sender</h2>
<p>If you're getting emails from 20, 30, or even 50 different colleges, blocking them one by one isn't ideal. That's where Block Sender comes in.</p>
<p><a href="https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/block-sender/bklnjbfcmglhiaoppcckdodanccbelcg?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Block Sender</a> is a Gmail extension that lets you create blocking rules based on keywords, phrases, sender addresses, or domains and apply them to every incoming email automatically. Instead of hunting down each college's email address, you can create a phrase-based rules for keywords like &quot;admissions&quot; or &quot;apply now&quot; and Block Sender will catch any email containing that phrase before it ever hits your inbox.</p>
<p>Here's how to set it up:</p>
<ol>
<li>Install the <a href="https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/block-sender/bklnjbfcmglhiaoppcckdodanccbelcg?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Block Sender</a> browser extension and <a href="https://help.blocksender.io/how-to-link-your-gmail-account" target="_bkank" rel="noopener noreferrer">link</a> your Gmail account.</li>
<li>Click the <strong>Block</strong> button in your Gmail toolbar and select <strong>New Block</strong>.</li>
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<li>Choose <strong>Phrase</strong> from the dropdown and enter a keyword like &quot;admissions&quot; or &quot;enrollment&quot;</li>
<li>Select your preferred action <strong>Delete</strong> or <strong>Archive</strong> and save the rule.</li>
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<img src="https://block-sender.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/media/how-to-stop-getting-emails-from-colleges-5.png">
<p>You can repeat this for as many keywords as you want. A handful of well-chosen phrases will cover the vast majority of college recruitment emails, regardless of which school is sending them.</p>
<p>One other useful feature: if you have more than one Gmail account, say, a parent who wants to manage both their own inbox and their child's, Block Sender lets you <a href="https://help.blocksender.io/how-to-link-additional-gmail-accounts" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>link multiple accounts</strong></a> and share blocking rules between them, so you only have to set things up once.</p>

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            <h2 id="conclusion">Conclusion</h2>
<p>Whether you unsubscribe individually, opt out of Student Search Service, or create Gmail filters, each method reduces the number of college emails you receive. If you're dealing with dozens of different colleges, Block Sender can automate the process by filtering future messages based on keywords, senders, or domains.</p>


How to Stop Getting Emails from Colleges

<p>Snapchat is a social networking app popular among teenagers and youngsters for connecting. Like other social apps, Snapchat also sends unnecessary email notifications, such as reminders to open unread messages, revisit memories, or check friend requests.</p>
<p>Considering Snapchat already sends mobile notifications, you likely find these emails annoying and want to get rid of them. If that describes your situation, you're in the right place. In this guide, we'll cover two methods to stop receiving emails from Snapchat.</p>
<ol>
<li><a href="#unsubscribefromsnapchatemails">Unsubscribing from Snapchat Emails</a></li>
<li><a href="#blocksnapchatemails">Blocking Snapchat emails</a></li>
</ol>
<p>Blocking is often better than unsubscribing, as Snapchat may ignore your unsubscribe request or the email might be a scam.</p>
<h2 id="unsubscribefromsnapchatemails">Unsubscribe from Snapchat Emails</h2>
<p>Snapchat provides an unsubscribe option in their emails to opt out of their email list. The unsubscribe link is located at the bottom of the emails.</p>
<p>Here's how to unsubscribe from Snapchat emails:</p>
<ol>
<li>Open any email from Snapchat (Transactional emails such as password reset emails don't have an unsubscribe link).</li>
<li>Click the unsubscribe link at the bottom of the email or the unsubscribe button at the top if you're using Gmail. (Make sure it's a legitimate email and not a scam).</li>
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<li>On the preferences page, uncheck the types of emails you no longer want to receive. To stop all Snapchat emails, select the first option and confirm your choice.</li>
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<h2 id="blocksnapchatemails">Block Snapchat Emails</h2>
<p>Another way to stop Snapchat emails is by blocking them. You can use your email provider's built-in blocking feature or try <a href="https://blocksender.io/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Block Sender</a> if you're looking for a quick and easy solution with more customisation than Gmail offers.</p>
<ol>
<li>Install <a href="https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/block-sender/bklnjbfcmglhiaoppcckdodanccbelcg" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Block Sender for Gmail</a> if you haven't already. The installation won't take long. Open Gmail when it's done. (Block Sender is also available for <a href="https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/block-sender-for-gmail/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Firefox</a>).</li>
<li><a href="https://help.blocksender.io/how-to-link-your-gmail-account" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Link your Gmail account</a>.</li>
<li>Open any email from Snapchat.</li>
<li>Click the Block Sender icon in the Gmail toolbar.</li>
<li>Select &quot;Block emails from this sender&quot; from the dropdown.</li>
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            <h3 id="blockingasnapchataddressdirectly">Blocking a Snapchat Address Directly</h3>
<p>If you've already deleted all Snapchat emails from your inbox, you can block the address manually without opening an email:</p>
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<li>Click the Block Sender icon in the Gmail toolbar and select &quot;New Block&quot; from the dropdown.</li>
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<li>Type &quot;<a href="mailto:informational@email.snapchat.com">informational@email.snapchat.com</a>&quot; in the Email to Block field.</li>
<li>Select &quot;Delete (skip trash)&quot; so blocked emails are automatically removed without going to your Trash folder.</li>
<li>Click Save.</li>
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<p>Whether you chose to unsubscribe or block, you should no longer see Snapchat's marketing and notification emails cluttering your inbox. If emails somehow continue to come through, blocking is the more reliable option since it works regardless of whether Snapchat honours your unsubscribe request.</p>
<p>Block Sender makes this easy with just a few clicks - and it works for any other senders you want to silence, not just Snapchat. Install <a href="https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/block-sender/bklnjbfcmglhiaoppcckdodanccbelcg" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Block Sender for Gmail</a> to keep your inbox clean.</p>


How to Stop Getting Emails from Snapchat

<h2 id="introduction">Introduction</h2>
<p>You signed up for Indeed.com to find a job, but little did you know you were also signing up for unwanted emails and automated alerts. If you're trying to stop Indeed emails, you're not alone. Most users find that even after unsubscribing, the emails keep coming anyway, even long after their job search is over.</p>
<p>This guide walks you through exactly how to stop Indeed emails for good - through account settings, the mobile app, or by blocking them entirely.</p>
<h2 id="unsubscribefromindeedemails">Unsubscribe From Indeed Emails</h2>
<p>The simplest way to stop Indeed emails is to unsubscribe directly from the emails. However, keep in mind that it may take up to <strong>24-48</strong> hours to take effect, and if you have multiple job alerts set up, you'll need to unsubscribe from each one individually.</p>
<p>A faster approach is to turn off all Indeed email notifications from your Indeed account settings, which we'll cover in the next section. And if Indeed still doesn't take the cue, you can always <a href="#blockindeedemailsentirelyongmailwithblocksender">block their emails</a> entirely.</p>
<h2 id="turnoffallemailsfromtheindeedaccountsettings">Turn Off All Emails from the Indeed Account Settings</h2>
<p>Another way to stop getting emails from Indeed is to <strong>update your email preferences</strong> in your Indeed <strong>account settings</strong> and disable any emails you don't want to receive. You can change the email settings using both the Indeed website and the mobile app by following the steps outlined below:</p>

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            <h3 id="indeedwebsite">Indeed Website</h3>
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<li>Go to the <a href="https://indeed.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">indeed.com</a> website.</li>
<li>Sign in to your Indeed account.</li>
<li>Click on the profile icon in the top right corner and select <code>Settings</code> from the dropdown menu.</li>
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<p>OR</p>
<p>Visit <a href="https://secure.indeed.com/settings" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">this link</a>.</p>
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<li>Open <code>Communication settings</code> in the left menu, then select <code>Email</code>.</li>
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<li>Update your email preferences and keep only the emails you want to receive enabled.</li>
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<li>At the top, you can also unsubscribe from job and company alerts and employer and recruiter emails.</li>
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<h3 id="indeedmobileapp">Indeed Mobile App</h3>
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<li>Open the Indeed Job Search mobile app and sign in to your account if you haven't already.</li>
<li>Click on <code>Profile</code> from the bottom menu.</li>
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<li>On the profile page, tap the hamburger menu (☰) in the top right corner and select <code>Settings</code>.</li>
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<li>Open <code>Communication settings</code>, then select <code>Email</code>.</li>
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<li>Update your email preferences.</li>
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<li>At the top, you can also unsubscribe from job and company alerts and employer and recruiter emails.</li>
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            <h2 id="blockindeedemailsentirelyongmailwithblocksender">Block Indeed Emails Entirely on Gmail with BlockSender</h2>
<p>If unsubscribing hasn't worked, blocking Indeed emails entirely is your best option and it takes effect immediately. This method also works if you can't access your Indeed account to update your email preferences.</p>
<p>Gmail lets you block individual senders, but blocking an entire domain like indeed.com requires setting up a filter. BlockSender skips all of that. <a href="https://blocksender.io/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">BlockSender</a> is a free <a href="https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/block-sender/bklnjbfcmglhiaoppcckdodanccbelcg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" nofollow>Chrome extension</a> for Gmail that lets you block unwanted emails by sender, domain, keyword, subject, phrase, and more - all in just a few clicks.</p>
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<li>Install BlockSender for Chrome if you haven't already, and <a href="https://help.blocksender.io/how-to-link-your-gmail-account" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">link your Gmail account</a>.</li>
<li>Open any email from Indeed.</li>
<li>Click on the <strong>Block</strong> icon in the toolbar.</li>
<li>Select <strong>&quot;Emails from this domain&quot;</strong>.</li>
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            <p><strong>Important:</strong> The above method blocks ALL emails from the Indeed.com domain. Only use it if you don't want to receive <em>any</em> emails from Indeed.</p>

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            <p>If you don't want to block all Indeed emails but only a specific type, then use the <strong>&quot;Emails from this Sender&quot;</strong> option.</p>
<h2 id="conclusion">Conclusion</h2>
<p>Being subscribed to Indeed emails can seem like a dead-end when unsubscribing fails. But between adjusting your Indeed account settings and blocking Indeed at the source with BlockSender, you can put an end to the emails for good.</p>


How to Stop Indeed Emails for Good

<h2 id="introduction">Introduction</h2>
<p>Not every email deserves a response. Some don't even deserve inbox space. If someone keeps emailing you and you're done dealing with it, blocking them is the quickest fix, though Gmail's block feature comes with a few limitations most people don't find out about until later.</p>
<p>In this guide, we'll look at how you can block a sender in Gmail using both the desktop and the mobile app, what the limitations of Gmail blocking are, and how you can get around those.</p>
<h2 id="whathappenswhenyoublocksomeoneongmail">What Happens When You Block Someone On Gmail</h2>
<p>What Gmail blocking essentially does is move the emails from the blocked sender to the <strong>Spam folder</strong> instead of your primary inbox.</p>
<p>When you block someone in Gmail, all future emails from that sender will automatically land in the Spam folder. The blocked emails will remain in the Spam folder for <strong>30 days</strong>, after which they will be <strong>automatically deleted</strong>.</p>
<p>The <strong>sender will not be notified</strong> that you blocked them, and they will still be able to email you.</p>
<p>Also, <strong>blocking is one-directional</strong>. You can block a sender but still email them, but any responses to that email will land in your Spam folder.</p>
<h2 id="howtoblockasenderingmaildesktop">How to Block a Sender in Gmail (Desktop)</h2>
<p>To block someone on the Gmail desktop, follow these steps:</p>
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<li>Open the email from the sender you wish to block.</li>
<li>Click on the <strong>three-dot menu</strong> to the right.</li>
<li>Select the <strong>&quot;Block [sender]&quot;</strong> option from the menu.</li>
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<li>Click the &quot;<strong>Block</strong>&quot; option in the pop-up menu.</li>
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<p>Once you block the sender in Gmail, all future emails from the sender will automatically skip the inbox and land in your Spam folder.</p>

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            <h2 id="howtoblockasenderingmailmobile">How to Block a Sender in Gmail (Mobile)</h2>
<p>To block someone on Gmail using the mobile app, follow these steps:</p>
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<li>Open the email from the sender you wish to block.</li>
<li>Click on the <strong>three-dot menu</strong> to the right of the sender's name.</li>
<li>Select the &quot;<strong>Block [sender]</strong>&quot; option from the menu.</li>
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<p>Once you block the sender in Gmail, all future emails from the sender will automatically skip the inbox and land in your Spam folder.</p>

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            <h2 id="howtoblockanemailwithoutopeningit">How to Block an Email Without Opening It</h2>
<p>Because some senders use email tracking, you want to block emails without even opening them. There are two ways to block an email without opening it:</p>
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<li><a href="#usinggmailfilters">Using Gmail filters</a></li>
<li><a href="#usingblocksenderquickandeasy">Using Block Sender</a> (Quick and Easy)</li>
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<h3 id="usinggmailfilters">Using Gmail Filters</h3>

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<li>Click on the &quot;<strong>Show search options</strong>&quot; in the toolbar.</li>
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<li>In the From field, type the email address of the sender you want to block.</li>
<li>Click the &quot;<strong>Create Filter</strong>&quot; button at the bottom.</li>
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<li>Select the &quot;<strong>Delete it</strong>&quot; option.</li>
<li>Click &quot;<strong>Create filter</strong>&quot;.</li>
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<p>With this Gmail filter set up, all future emails from the filtered email address will automatically be deleted (sent to the Trash folder).</p>
<h3 id="usingblocksenderquickandeasy">Using BlockSender (Quick and Easy)</h3>
<p>The above method of blocking emails without opening them requires setting a Gmail filter. If you want a quicker and easier solution, try Block Sender.</p>
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<li>Install the <a href="https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/block-sender/bklnjbfcmglhiaoppcckdodanccbelcg" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Block Sender extension</a> or skip the install and use the <a href="https://app.blocksender.io/" target="_blank">dashboard</a>.</li>
<li><a href="https://help.blocksender.io/how-to-link-your-gmail-account" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Link your Gmail account</a>.</li>
<li>Select the email you want to block and click the <strong>Block</strong> icon in the toolbar.</li>
<li>Select the &quot;<strong>Block Selected emails</strong>&quot; option from the dropdown.</li>
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<li>Click &quot;<strong>Create 1 Block</strong>&quot; to finish creating the block.</li>
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<h2 id="howtounblocksomeoneongmail">How to Unblock Someone on Gmail</h2>
<h3 id="desktop">Desktop</h3>
<p>Here's how you can unblock someone on Gmail if you wish to receive emails from them in your inbox again.</p>
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<li>Click on the gear icon at the top right.</li>
<li>Select &quot;<strong>See All Settings</strong>&quot; from the dropdown.</li>
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<li>Navigate to &quot;<strong>Filters &amp; Blocked Addresses</strong>&quot;.</li>
<li>Click the &quot;<strong>Unblock</strong>&quot; button next to the sender you wish to unblock.</li>
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<li>Select the &quot;<strong>Unblock</strong>&quot; option in the pop-up menu.</li>
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<h3 id="mobile">Mobile</h3>
<p>Unblocking a sender using the Gmail mobile app is not straightforward. The Gmail mobile app doesn't let you view the list of all blocked senders in one place, like in the browser.</p>
<p>To unblock a sender on the Gmail mobile app, follow these steps:</p>
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<li>Find an email from the blocked sender in the Spam folder.</li>
<li>Click the &quot;<strong>Unblock Sender</strong>&quot; below the sender's name.</li>
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<h2 id="howtopermanentlyblockanemailaddressingmailblocksender">How to Permanently Block An Email Address in Gmail - Block Sender</h2>
<p>Gmail doesn't have a feature to block emails in the true sense. What blocking does is simply moves the emails from the blocked sender to the Spam folder.</p>
<p>This can be especially distressing if you're receiving harassing emails. You may want to block the sender completely to regain your peace of mind.</p>
<p>If you want to permanently block a sender in Gmail so that their emails automatically get deleted from your account, try Block Sender.</p>
<p>Block Sender for Gmail is an email productivity tool that allows you to block senders in the true sense of the word. You can customise your blocks so that emails from the blocked sender are instantly deleted from your account.</p>
<ol>
<li>Install the <a href="https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/block-sender/bklnjbfcmglhiaoppcckdodanccbelcg" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Block Sender extension</a> or skip the install and use the <a href="https://app.blocksender.io/" target="_blank">dashboard</a>.</li>
<li><a href="https://help.blocksender.io/how-to-link-your-gmail-account" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Link your Gmail account</a>.</li>
<li>Click on the <strong>Block</strong> icon in the toolbar.</li>
<li>Select &quot;<strong>New Block</strong>&quot; from the dropdown menu.</li>
</ol>
<img src="https://block-sender.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/media/how-to-block-a-sender-in-gmail-and-what-happens-when-you-do-13.png" alt="">
<ol start="5">
<li>In the &quot;<strong>Email to Block</strong>&quot; field, type the email address of the sender you want to block.</li>
<li>Select &quot;<strong>Delete (skip trash)</strong>&quot; from the dropdown.</li>
</ol>
<img src="https://block-sender.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/media/how-to-block-a-sender-in-gmail-and-what-happens-when-you-do-14.png" alt="">
<ol start="7">
<li>Click <strong>Save</strong>.</li>
</ol>
<h2 id="whenblockingisntenough">When Blocking Isn't Enough…</h2>
<p>If you're dealing with a bad case of email stalking, simply blocking the sender may not be enough. They might reach out using other email addresses.</p>
<p>In that case, you may want to make them think your <strong>Gmail account no longer exists</strong>. This way, they'll get discouraged from emailing you.</p>
<p>With Block Sender, you can send a <strong>real-looking bounce-back email</strong> to the sender, making them think their emails aren't being delivered to you.</p>
<p>To do so, follow these simple steps:</p>
<ol>
<li>Click the <strong>Block</strong> icon in the toolbar (make sure the Block Sender extension is installed).</li>
<li>Select &quot;<strong>New Block</strong>&quot; from the dropdown.</li>
</ol>
<img src="https://block-sender.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/media/how-to-block-a-sender-in-gmail-and-what-happens-when-you-do-13.png" alt="">
<ol start="4">
<li>In the &quot;<strong>Email to Block</strong>&quot; field, type the email address of the sender you wish to block.</li>
<li>Select &quot;<strong>Fake bounce back</strong>&quot; for auto-response.</li>
</ol>
<img src="https://block-sender.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/media/how-to-block-a-sender-in-gmail-and-what-happens-when-you-do-15.png" alt="">
<ol start="6">
<li>Click <strong>Save</strong>.</li>
</ol>
<p>Next time the sender emails you, they will get this response:<br>
<img src="https://blocksender.io/assets/images/bounce-back-screenshot.png" alt=""></p>
<h2 id="conclusion">Conclusion</h2>
<p>Gmail's blocking feature helps keep unwanted emails out of your inbox, but it doesn't stop them completely. It just sends them to Spam. For stronger control, you can use filters or third-party tools to delete emails automatically. Choosing the right method depends on how persistent the sender is and how much control you need over your inbox.</p>


How to Block a Sender in Gmail (And What Happens When You Do)

<h2 id="introduction">Introduction</h2>
<p>You open an email, glance at it for a few seconds, and move on. What many people don’t realize is that the sender may already know you opened it. Modern email tools can track when a message is opened, how many times it’s read, and sometimes even where it was opened from.</p>
<p>Because of this, many users start wondering how to stop email tracking and protect their privacy. Businesses and email marketing services often rely on tracking to measure how their emails perform, but it can feel intrusive if you don’t want your activity monitored.</p>
<p>The good news is that you don’t have to accept it. There are several simple tricks you can use - from adjusting your email settings to blocking certain senders - to reduce or stop email tracking and take back control of your inbox in 2026.</p>
<h2 id="whatisemailtracking">What is Email Tracking</h2>
<p>If you have ever wondered how people “know” when you are reading their email, it’s because of email tracking. It’s a method that businesses and email marketers use to determine your behavior when receiving their emails.</p>
<p>Here’s a list of ways they can track your behavior:</p>
<ul>
<li>When you read their email - even if it’s just for a second</li>
<li>How many times you read their email</li>
<li>Which links you click on</li>
</ul>
<p>The two most common ways that this is done are:</p>
<ul>
<li>
<p><strong>Tracking Pixels</strong><br>
These are tiny images in emails that are invisible to the naked eye. When you open an email in your email client, the sender is notified that you opened their email. You don't see anything, but they know you opened their email.</p>
</li>
<li>
<p><strong>Tracked (Redirect) Links</strong><br>
A redirect link is a URL that sends you through a middleman server before taking you to the final website. The middleman (the tracking server) records information like:</p>
<ul>
<li>Which link you clicked</li>
<li>When you clicked it</li>
<li>Sometimes your location or device</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<p>After that, you’re quickly sent to the real website. For you, it feels like a normal click, but the sender knows you interacted with the email.</p>
<h2 id="isemailtrackinglegal">Is Email Tracking Legal</h2>
<p><strong>Short Answer:</strong> Yes</p>
<p>Email tracking is legal as long as it complies with email tracking regulations such as the <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HR5VqeEckSkJw1MtrH9g7VBAXNiv6FbZrD4LX4EF7Do/edit?tab=t.0">CAN-SPAM Act (US)</a> and the <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://gdpr.eu/what-is-gdpr/">General Data Protection Regulation (EU)</a>.</p>
<p>For Example, the CAN-SPAM Act requires senders to provide an opt-out mechanism if they track email activity, which means recipients can choose not to be tracked.</p>
<p>Email tracking activities that do not comply with these laws are considered illegal.</p>
<h2 id="howtostopemailtracking">How to Stop Email Tracking</h2>
<p>If you're like most people, you may find email tracking invasive, as it monitors when you open emails and interact with them. Thankfully, there are some steps you can take to stop email tracking.</p>
<p><strong>1. Disable Automatic Image Loading</strong></p>
<p>Most email tracking methods rely on image pixel tracking. Email trackers such as MailSuite embed a tiny invisible image in the email. When the email is opened, and the image loads, the sender is notified that the email was opened.</p>
<img src="https://block-sender.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/media/how-to-stop-email-tracking-in-2026-simple-tricks-1.png" alt="tracked email example">
<p>If you disable automatic image loading in your email client, you prevent these pixels from loading, and the sender won't be able to know you opened their email.</p>
<p><strong>2. How to Stop Email Tracking in Gmail</strong></p>
<p>Email opens are most commonly tracked through image pixels. By turning off automatic image loading, you can avoid the sender from tracking whether you opened their email and when and how often you did so.</p>
<p>In Gmail, click on the gear icon at the top right to open Settings and then click See All Settings. Scroll down to disable automatic download of external images and click &quot;Save Changes&quot;.</p>
<img src="https://block-sender.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/media/how-to-stop-email-tracking-in-2026-simple-tricks-2.png" alt="Gmail settings">
<img src="https://block-sender.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/media/how-to-stop-email-tracking-in-2026-simple-tricks-3.png" alt="Gmail settings - disable automatic image loading">
<p><strong>3. Avoid Clicking Tracked Links</strong></p>
<p>Not clicking links in emails is generally the best practice, whether the email is being tracked or not. Because sometimes, the links could lead to phishing sites.</p>
<p>If you want to avoid getting your link clicks tracked, consider not opening links in an email and directly visiting the websites, e.g. to book a call or place an order.</p>
<p>Another thing you can do is copy the link address and remove the tracking parameters before visiting the link.</p>
<p><strong>4. Use Email Tracking Blockers</strong></p>
<p>There are also tools available that can prevent senders from knowing if you opened their emails. Note that the tools mentioned below don't block link tracking.</p>
<p>Some examples of email tracking blockers are:</p>
<ul>
<li>
<p><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.email-tracking-blocker.com/">Email Tracking Blocker by CloudHQ (for Gmail)</a><br>
This tool lets you know who is using email tracking and disables the tracking for you.</p>
</li>
<li>
<p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://uglyemail.com/">Ugly Email (Chrome &amp; Firefox)</a><br>
Ugly Email is a free browser extension for Chrome and Firefox that detects tracking pixels in your inbox. It shows an eye icon next to emails that contain tracking. This way, you can quickly identify emails that may be monitoring you when you open them.</p>
</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>5. Use Privacy-Focused Email Clients</strong></p>
<p>If you want to avoid email tracking, switch to an email client that automatically blocks email trackers.</p>
<ul>
<li>
<p><strong>Apple Mail</strong><br>
If you're an Apple user, Apple Mail already prevents email tracking. Apple Mail uses Mail Privacy Protection, which prevents senders from detecting when an email is opened. There is no way for the sender to confirm whether you actually opened the email. Mail Privacy Protection also masks your personal information, such as region, IP address, etc.</p>
</li>
<li>
<p><strong>Proton Mail</strong><br>
<a target="_blank" href="https://proton.me/mail" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Proton Mail</a> is a privacy-focused email client that provides a secure email experience. Blocking email trackers is one of the security features it provides.</p>
</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>6. Unsubscribe From Marketing Emails</strong></p>
<p>Email tracking is heavily used by email marketers. Most marketing emails are sent in bulk using email automation tools like ActiveCampaign and MailChimp, etc. These platforms have mechanisms to track email opens and link clicks. Email marketers may use this information to send targeted emails based on your interaction with the email.</p>
<p>Unsubscribing from newsletters and marketing emails reduces the number of tracked emails you receive.</p>
<p><strong>7. Block Annoying Senders</strong><br>
If you care about your email privacy and don’t want certain senders tracking your activity, you can block them entirely. Tools like <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/block-sender/bklnjbfcmglhiaoppcckdodanccbelcg">BlockSender</a> make it easy to create rules that automatically block emails from specific senders or domains.</p>
<p>Just install the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/block-sender/bklnjbfcmglhiaoppcckdodanccbelcg">Chrome extension</a> and link your Gmail account.</p>
<p>Next, open an email from the sender you want to block, click the block icon in the toolbar and select &quot;Emails from this sender&quot;.</p>
<img src="https://block-sender.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/media/how-to-stop-email-tracking-in-2026-simple-tricks-4.png" alt="Block Sender Gmail">
<h2 id="conclusion">Conclusion</h2>
<p>Email tracking does not have to make you feel as though your privacy is being invaded. By taking back your inbox, you can choose who is privy to your activity and who is not. Basic steps such as turning off automatic images, being careful of tracked links, using private email clients, opting out of marketing emails, and blocking senders can make a huge difference.</p>
<p>Tools like BlockSender make taking back your inbox easy. You have the power to block senders who track your activity. By employing the above tips, you will finally be able to enjoy your emails without feeling as though you’re being tracked.</p>


Senders can see when you open their emails. Learn simple ways to stop email tracking, block tracking pixels, and keep your inbox private.

How to Stop Email Tracking in 2026 (Simple Tricks)

<h2 id="introduction">Introduction</h2>
<p><a href="https://www.coinbase.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Coinbase Global, Inc.</a> is one of the largest cryptocurrency exchange companies for buying, selling and storing digital currencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum and Polkadot. It has over 100 million users.</p>
<p>As a widely used and trusted platform, Coinbase has to deal with scammers impersonating the company and carrying out financial scams against its users. Coinbase email scams are on the rise, with an estimated <strong>$300 million</strong> lost to Coinbase scams each year.</p>
<p>In this guide, we'll explain what a Coinbase email scam is and how you can identify a Coinbase scam email, so you can safeguard your Coinbase account and digital currencies.</p>
<h2 id="whyscammerstargetcoinbaseusers">Why Scammers Target Coinbase Users</h2>
<p>Users of cryptocurrency platforms such as Coinbase are heavily targeted by scammers, mainly because <strong>crypto transactions are irreversible</strong>. If a scammer transfers crypto from your Coinbase wallet, there's nothing Coinbase can do to reverse the transaction.</p>
<p>Many Coinbase accounts contain <strong>large amounts of crypto</strong>, often worth tens of thousands or even millions of dollars.</p>
<p>Coinbase has a <strong>large user base</strong>, so it's highly likely someone will fall for the phishing attempt, especially new and inexperienced users who may not fully understand how the platform works.</p>
<h2 id="commoncoinbasescamemailwarningsigns">Common Coinbase Scam Email Warning Signs</h2>
<p>Scam emails can be convincing at first glance, but the warning signs are usually there. If an email pressures you to take immediate action, pause and verify its authenticity first.</p>
<h3 id="suspicioussenderemailaddress">Suspicious Sender Email Address</h3>
<p>If the sender's email address ends in anything other than coinbase.com, it's likely a scam email.</p>
<h3 id="urgentorthreateninglanguage">Urgent or Threatening Language</h3>
<p>Coinbase scam emails often use urgency-based tactics, such as</p>
<ul>
<li>&quot;Your password is about to expire&quot;</li>
<li>&quot;A transaction was made&quot;</li>
<li>&quot;Update your 2FA&quot;</li>
<li>&quot;Your account will be locked&quot;</li>
</ul>
<p>These messages are designed to create panic and push you to act quickly.</p>
<img src="https://block-sender.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/media/coinbase-scam-email-warning-signs-and-what-to-do-1.png" alt="Coinbase Scam Email Example">
<p><strong>Source:</strong> <a href="https://www.coinbase.com/" target="_blank" rel><em>Coinbase.com</em></a></p>
<h3 id="fakeloginlinks">Fake Login Links</h3>
<p>Always hover (on desktop) or long-press (on mobile) over links in an email before clicking them.</p>
<img src="https://block-sender.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/media/coinbase-scam-email-warning-signs-and-what-to-do-2.png" alt="Coinbase Scam Email Example">
**Source:** _<a href="https://www.coinbase.com/" target="_blank" rel>Coinbase.com</a>_
<p>If the destination does not exactly match the official Coinbase website domain (for example, coinbase.com), do not click it; it's likely a phishing attempt.</p>
<p>When in doubt, avoid using the email link altogether and manually type the official website into your browser instead.</p>
<h3 id="requestsforsensitiveinformation">Requests for Sensitive Information</h3>
<p>A Coinbase scam email often asks for sensitive information, such as your password, authentication codes, or recovery phrases. This is a major red flag.</p>
<h3 id="spellingorgrammaticalerrors">Spelling or Grammatical Errors</h3>
<p>Watch for spelling mistakes, awkward phrasing, or grammatical errors. These are common red flags in scam and phishing emails. Legitimate companies typically proofread their communications, so grammatical or spelling errors can be a warning sign.</p>
<h2 id="exampleofacoinbasescamemail">Example of a Coinbase Scam Email</h2>
<p>Below is an example of an actual Coinbase scam email to help you identify Coinbase phishing attacks.</p>
<img src="https://block-sender.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/media/coinbase-scam-email-warning-signs-and-what-to-do-3.png" alt="Coinbase Scam Email Example">
<p><strong>Source:</strong> <a href="https://www.coinbase.com/" target="_blank" rel><em>Coinbase.com</em></a></p>
<h2 id="howdoiknowifacoinbaseemailisreal">How Do I Know If a Coinbase Email Is Real?</h2>
<p>With phishing scams becoming increasingly sophisticated, it can be easy to fall for Coinbase scam emails. Therefore, it's strongly advised to verify the authenticity of an email before interacting with it, such as clicking any link or calling a number provided in the email.</p>
<h3 id="officialcoinbaseemailaddress">Official Coinbase Email Address</h3>
<p>Official Coinbase email addresses always end with &quot;coinbase.com&quot;.</p>
<p>Coinbase email addresses include but are not limited to <a href="mailto:info@cb.mail.coinbase.com">info@cb.mail.coinbase.com</a>, <a href="mailto:compliance-kyc@coinbase.com">compliance-kyc@coinbase.com</a> and <a href="mailto:no-reply@coinbase.com">no-reply@coinbase.com</a>.</p>
<p>Pay close attention to slight misspellings such as @coiinbase.com, which scammers use to trick users.</p>
<h3 id="norequestforpassword2facodesorremoteaccesstoyourcomputer">No request for password, 2FA codes or remote access to your computer</h3>
<p>A legitimate email from Coinbase will never ask you to share your password, 2-step verification code, or remote access to your device.</p>
<h3 id="officialcoinbasewebsitelinks">Official Coinbase Website Links</h3>
<p>Legitimate emails will only link to the official Coinbase website. Scam emails often redirect to fake websites that look similar to the real one.</p>
<h2 id="whattodoifyoureceiveasuspiciouscoinbaseemail">What to Do If You Receive a Suspicious Coinbase Email</h2>
<p>If you receive a suspicious Coinbaseemail, take the following steps immediately:</p>
<ul>
<li>Do NOT click any links in the email.</li>
<li>Do not call phone numbers listed in the email.</li>
<li>Do not provide any personal information.</li>
</ul>
<blockquote>
<p>Refer to the <a target="_blank" href="https://help.coinbase.com/en/cant-sign-in" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">official Coinbase website</a> to get the official email address or phone number if you need to contact them</p>
</blockquote>
<ol start="3">
<li>
<p>Access your account only by typing the official website directly into your browser or using the mobile app.</p>
</li>
<li>
<p>Report the email to the Coinbase security team. In Gmail, right-click the email, select Forward as attachment, and send it to <a href="mailto:security@coinbase.com">security@coinbase.com</a>. Forwarding the email as an attachment ensures that the Coinbase security team can view the full email headers and trace the sender.</p>
</li>
<li>
<p>Report the email to your email provider.</p>
</li>
<li>
<p>Block the sender.</p>
</li>
</ol>
<p>You can block scam emails through your email provider or by using <a target="_blank" href="https://blocksender.io/" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em>BlockSender</em></a>, an app designed specifically for blocking unwanted senders. It allows you to block individual addresses or entire domains quickly and easily.</p>
<p>Simply install the <a href="https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/block-sender/bklnjbfcmglhiaoppcckdodanccbelcg" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Block Sender Chrome extension</a>, sign up and begin blocking.</p>
<p>Open any Coinbase scam email, click the <strong>Block</strong> button at the top and select &quot;Emails from this sender&quot;. We suggest using the &quot;Emails from this domain&quot; to block all emails from the scam domain.</p>
<img src="https://block-sender.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/media/coinbase-scam-email-warning-signs-and-what-to-do-4.png" alt="">
<h2 id="whattodoifyouclickedacoinbasescamemail">What to Do If You Clicked a Coinbase Scam Email</h2>
<p>If you accidentally clicked a link and entered sensitive information, act immediately:</p>
<ol>
<li>
<p>Change your Coinbase account password</p>
</li>
<li>
<p><a href="https://help.coinbase.com/en/coinbase/getting-started/getting-started-with-coinbase/2-step-verification" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Enable 2 Factor Authentication</a> on your Coinbase account for an added layer of security.</p>
</li>
<li>
<p>Contact Coinbase support</p>
</li>
<li>
<p>Monitor your account closely for unauthorized transactions.</p>
</li>
</ol>
<p>The faster you respond, the better your chances of limiting potential damage.</p>
<h2 id="conclusion">Conclusion</h2>
<p>Scammers frequently impersonate Coinbase to trick users into revealing sensitive information or transferring funds. Because crypto transactions are irreversible, even one careless click can lead to permanent losses. Always verify the sender, avoid urgent or suspicious links, and never share your password or 2FA codes.</p>
<p>If you receive a suspicious email, don’t engage with it. Report it, block the sender, and access your account only through the official website or app. You can also use <a href="https://blocksender.io/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BlockSender</a> to quickly block scam addresses or entire domains. Staying alert and taking quick action are the best ways to protect your Coinbase account and your digital assets.</p>


Learn how to spot a Coinbase scam email, recognize phishing warning signs, and protect your account. Discover what to do if you receive or click a suspicious Coinbase email and how to block scam senders.