This FAQ covers 4 common questions about Add Whitelist or Blacklist for Read Messages in WPS on macOS, including rule differences, effects on existing mail, where to review saved entries, and supported address types.
FAQ
What is the difference between a whitelist and a blacklist?
- A whitelist is used for trusted senders or domains.
- Messages from the whitelist are not treated as junk.
- A blacklist is used for senders or domains you want to block, and future messages go to the Junk folder automatically.
Does adding a whitelist or blacklist affect messages that I already received?
- These rules mainly affect new messages received after the rule is added.
- Existing messages do not automatically change status because of a new rule.
- If you want to organize older mail, move or delete those messages manually.
Where can I review the whitelist and blacklist that I already added?
- Open Mail Settings at the bottom of the left navigation pane.
- Go to the Blacklist or Whitelist tab.
- Review the saved addresses and domains in the corresponding list.
Can I add a domain, or only a specific email address?
- You can add a specific email address.
- You can also add a domain.
- For example, you can add one address or add a domain to manage messages from that domain together.
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Whitelist | A list of trusted addresses or domains. Messages from entries on this list are not treated as junk. |
| Blacklist | A list of blocked addresses or domains. Future messages from these entries go to the Junk folder automatically. |
| Domain | The part of an email address after the @ symbol. It can be used to manage messages from the same source in one rule. |
| Junk folder | The folder where the system stores messages identified as junk or blocked by a rule. |