Then, go directly to Step 4: Add and save the setting All they need to do is get a new email address to send from, and those are easy to get. But as I mentioned earlier, even then, blocking will be ineffective if they are sufficiently motivated to get through. Use existing list: Select one or more address lists in the Select address lists box. For example, if there’s a specific individual you want to block, you can block their email address. In the Add setting window, next to Options, check the Bypass this setting for messages received from. box. The From: sender must match an address or domain in the list. Gmail doesn't use the envelope sender, or Return-Path part of the message header, for matching.
(Optional) To add more address lists to the blocked sender setting, repeat Steps 6–8.įor details on how to use address lists, go to Using address lists in Gmail settings. Return to the Add setting box on the original browser tab. Then, go directly to Step 2: (Optional) Edit the default reject notice.Ĭreate or edit list: The Manage address lists window opens in a new browser tab.Ĭlick Add Address to add email addresses or domain names to the list.Īfter you've added all addresses and domains, click Save. Use existing list: Select one or more address lists in the Select address lists box. The Add setting box opens.Įnter a description for the blocked senders setting. The Edit setting box opens.įor a new blocked senders setting, click Add another rule. To edit an existing setting, click Edit next to the rule. Scroll to Blocked senders and choose an option: Otherwise, select a child organizational unit. To apply the setting to everyone, leave the top organizational unit selected. Open all | Close all Step 1: Create or select an address list for your blocked senders ruleįrom the Admin console Home page, go to Apps Google Workspace Gmail Spam, Phishing and Malware. Learn more in Using address lists in Gmail settings. Address lists are managed independently of settings in your Google Admin console. To create a blocked sender setting, add one or more address lists to the setting. It depends on their notification or email settings for the group.
If the blocked sender sends to a group, members of the group might receive the message. Groups: Blocked senders settings don't necessarily apply to messages posted in Google Groups for Business. Or, you can create different settings for different departments. You can block messages by address or domain for everyone in your organization. This way, you’re automatically rejecting messages from them.Ī blocked senders setting applies to users depending on their organizational unit. As an administrator, you can help prevent spam and malicious email by adding email addresses or entire domains to a blocked senders list.