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I receive 50 or more unwanted emails a day. Can I have ony mail from my contacts come throu

How can I allow only email from my contacts list get into my inbox?

iMac 21.5″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Jun 23, 2021 2:05 PM

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Posted on Jun 23, 2021 2:11 PM

Have a look at how to create Mail rules: Use rules to manage emails you receive in Mail on Mac - Apple Support

But what you are describing is a "White List". White Lists are not a good method to restrict emails because you will not receive valid emails that you have not identified ahead of receipt.

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Jun 23, 2021 2:11 PM in response to AndysGarage

Have a look at how to create Mail rules: Use rules to manage emails you receive in Mail on Mac - Apple Support

But what you are describing is a "White List". White Lists are not a good method to restrict emails because you will not receive valid emails that you have not identified ahead of receipt.

Jun 23, 2021 7:37 PM in response to BobTheFisherman

KURT - this looks very useful for my problem. I will have to play with setting it up. Your translation confused me a little: Looking at the rule - If "From" ...is in Address book... then "Delete Message".


I will try Outlook tomorrow. Thanks



BOB the FISHERMAN -


You have a point about white list. Maybe another rule can save the not-in-address book messages separately so they can be glanced over quickly and be separate from the more important emails.


Where can l find the rule-managing editing/set up? scan it be done on Apple Mail


THANKS - Andy

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