Avoid spam: 7 practical tips for a clean inbox
2026-06-10
Spam usually starts when your real email address ends up in too many databases. Every signup, every giveaway and every download is a potential source. The most effective protection is therefore to give out your main address as rarely as possible.
1. Use a temporary email address for one-time signups. 2. Keep a second, permanent address only for newsletters. 3. Use plus addressing (e.g. name+shop@gmail.com) to spot the source. 4. Never click 'unsubscribe' links in real spam – it only confirms the address is active.
5. Don't post your address publicly on websites or in forums. 6. Check privacy settings before you agree to anything. 7. Use a good spam filter and consistently mark unwanted mail.