WPS Black and White List is a sender blacklist and allowlist management feature in WPS Mail; it includes 2 core tasks, with 2 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 2 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 2 | Matches the number of Free rows in the index |
| Membership-related items | 0 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index |
About This Feature
Overview
Black and White List helps you manage which sender addresses and domains are allowed or blocked in WPS Mail, so you can reduce unwanted email and avoid missing important messages.
Core capabilities include:
- Quickly add a sender to the blacklist from the message list, and move related messages to the Junk folder.
- Manually add or remove email addresses and domains in blacklist and allowlist settings.
This feature is useful for everyday inbox cleanup, protecting important client messages, filtering by company domain, and maintaining trusted sender rules.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Windows device that can run WPS Office and related WPS Mail features |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest available version of WPS Office or WPS Mail |
| Network | An internet connection is needed to sync mailbox data and save list settings |
| Other | A valid mail account is required, with access to mailbox settings |
Download & Installation
Before using Black and White List, install WPS Office and sign in to an available mail account.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Open WPS and enter the mail interface to confirm that the message list and mailbox settings are available |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Supports quickly adding a sender to the blacklist from the message list. Also supports manually adding or removing email addresses and domains in separate blacklist and allowlist settings. | Outlook supports blocked senders, blocked domains, and safe senders in Junk email settings. Messages from blocked senders are moved to the Junk Email folder. | Gmail lets you block a sender and review or unblock entries in Filters and Blocked Addresses. For trusted senders, Gmail relies more on contacts or filters to keep valid mail out of Spam. | Notion Mail-related official help supports block and unblock sender through Mail connections, but blocked senders from Gmail do not sync into Notion Mail, and this is not presented as a standard standalone blacklist and allowlist settings page. | Adobe Acrobat Sign does not provide a standard personal mailbox blacklist and allowlist management page. Its official guidance focuses on adding notification sender addresses to a safe list so system emails can be received. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: WPS supports both blacklist and allowlist management, with support for both email addresses and domains. Distinct: You can act from the message list or maintain rules centrally in settings. | Compared with WPS: Outlook also supports blocked and safe sender management, but entry points and support details vary by Outlook version and account type. | Compared with WPS: Gmail has a clear sender-blocking flow, but allowlist behavior depends more on contacts or filters instead of a dedicated allowlist page. | Compared with WPS: Notion Mail-related controls are more tied to connected workflows and automation, with clearer sync boundaries for blocked senders. | Compared with WPS: Adobe's official guidance is centered on notification deliverability rather than full mailbox blacklist and allowlist management. |
| Official Source | — | Block or unblock senders in Outlook | Block an email address in Gmail / Fix issues with valid emails in Spam | Connect Mail to Custom Agents / Get started with Notion Mail | Users do not receive notification emails |
Overall Conclusion
If you want to directly maintain both allow and block rules inside a mail workflow, WPS Black and White List fits everyday mailbox management well. Outlook and Gmail also cover sender blocking and junk-mail handling, while Notion and Adobe focus more on connected workflows or notification delivery support.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable For | Main Pain Point | How WPS Helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stop repeated unwanted mail | Everyday mail users | The same sender keeps sending irrelevant messages | Add the sender to the blacklist from the message list |
| 2 | Protect important client mail | Sales, support, and project teams | Important contacts may be filtered by mistake | Add the address or domain to the allowlist |
| 3 | Allow a company domain in bulk | Business users | Multiple addresses from one company need stable delivery | Add the domain to the allowlist |
| 4 | Clean up old list entries | Long-term mailbox users | Old or incorrect entries remain in the list | Remove outdated addresses or domains in settings |
| 5 | Maintain mail rules in one place | Users who want organized mailbox rules | Rules are scattered and hard to review | Manage blacklist and allowlist entries in one settings area |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Core Writer, Spreadsheet, and Presentation apps | Available | Available |
| Black and White List management | Available | Available |
| Some advanced features, such as selected PDF tools | Limited by feature | Broader access |
Source: Why do I need to pay for WPS Office? / WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Scenario | Recommended Plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| You only need everyday email use and blacklist or allowlist management | Free | Black and White List itself has no membership restriction in this feature guide |
| You also need broader advanced office or PDF features | WPS Premium | A better fit when your work goes beyond mailbox management |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page