On a Mac, create a mailbox by choosing Mailbox from the menu bar and clicking on New Mailbox. On this step isn’t necessary because the new folder can be set up during the process of creating a rule, which is a nice feature not found on OS X. It might be a set of multiple rules.Ĭreate a mailbox for each type of undesired message The best solution might not be a one-size-fits-all rule. Your needs regarding how many folders you set up and what to name them may be different. A Frequent Sender – A loved one, boss or customer whose messages you want to see separately from your other incoming mail.Spam – Messages from business you don’t prefer, including anything offensive or sketchy.You might want to look at these later for special offers and coupons. Vendors – Messages from businesses you enjoy visiting such as restaurants, supermarkets, clothing stores or tech vendor websites.Below are examples of different different types of messages you might set up folders for: I suggest that a folder (and rule) be set up for each of the types.
There may be a few different types of undesirable mail. At the end of this article, I will make some practical suggestions about how to address that, and other aspects of using mail rules. If you set up rules using the Mail app, they are effective only after you start up your Mac and open the Mail app. If you set up rules using they are very effective, immediately directing messages to the specified folders on all your devices. Rules can be set up on if the email address is the one you use for iCloud (it can end in either or your other email addresses, rules can be set up in the Mail app on a Mac. Mail rules allow you to direct messages out of your inbox into another folder or trash automatically, based on their sender or other conditions. We will also discuss how to update rules to include additional senders or other criteria, and provide some common-sense guidance about effectively using mail rules in general. In this article we will walk you through the process of creating mail rules that will direct messages to other folders or the trash based on conditions you specify. Preventing unwanted messages from showing up in your inbox can be integral to enjoying email.
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