Blocking a sender in Outlook Classic is a straightforward process. Follow these steps to prevent unwanted emails from specific senders:

Step-by-Step Guide

Outlook Classic

  1. Open Outlook Classic: Launch the Outlook Classic application on your computer.

  2. Navigate to Your Inbox: Go to your inbox where you receive emails.

  3. Select the Email from the Sender You Want to Block: double-click on the email to open it in a separate window.

  4. At the top tab, select Message

  5. Select Block > Block Sender

       6. Confirm the Action: A dialog box will appear asking you to confirm that you want to block the sender. Click OK to confirm.


Outlook Desktop App
  • Right-click on the phishing email.
  • Select "Block Sender"> "Sender's Address" and "Sender's Domain"


    You can manage the addresses/domains through Junk E-mail Options

  • Outlook Web App:
    • Open the phishing email.
    • Right click on the emails and select Block option

  • You can check the block settings in webmail through File - Options - Mail - Junk Email

  • Delete the Email: After reporting and blocking the sender, delete the phishing email from your inbox.


Additional Tips

  • Managing Blocked Senders: You can manage your list of blocked senders by going to Home > Junk > Junk Email Options > Blocked Senders tab. Here, you can add or remove email addresses from the blocked list.

  • Unblocking a Sender: If you need to unblock a sender, go to the Blocked Senders tab, select the email address, and click Remove.

By following these steps, you can effectively block unwanted emails from specific senders in Outlook Classic.