If you’ve ever wondered how to block email on iPhone using the Mail app, keep reading. We'll show you how to keep unwanted senders out of your inbox.

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Block email on iPhone and iPad in a few easy steps, and make your inbox more manageable.

How to Block Unwanted Email on iPhone & iPad

System Requirements

This tip was checked on an iPhone 17 Pro running iOS 26.5. Learn how to update to the latest operating system.

Want to know how to block emails on iPad and iPhone? Here’s how to block those pesky emails:

Open the Mail app.
Tap the email account you’d like to access. If you're already in the correct inbox, you can skip this step.
Tap the email you’ve received that you want to block.
Tap the name of the sender. (You may need to tap the name twice.)
Tap View Contact Card.
Tap Block this Contact.
Tap Block this Contact again to confirm.

Now you know how to block emails in the Mail app on your iPhone or iPad. Also, be sure to check out our article on how to block unknown calls on your iPhone, and check out our free Tip of the Day for more ways to stop unwanted calls, texts, and emails.