How to Make Sure You Receive My Newsletter

 

What is “Whitelisting” and Why Does it Matter?

Email services work hard to protect you from spam, but sometimes they can be a little too protective and send relevant emails (like my newsletter) to your spam folder or even block them completely.

“Whitelisting” is simply telling your email service that messages from me should always go to your inbox.

By taking a few moments to whitelist my email address (dan@danfswinnen.com), you’ll ensure:

  • My newsletters consistently arrive in your inbox
  • You won’t miss important updates or information
  • You won’t have to dig through spam folders to find my emails

Below are simple instructions for the most popular email services. Find your provider and follow the steps!

 

Gmail

On Computer

  1. Open Gmail in your web browser
  2. Open any email from dan@danfswinnen.com (or search for this address in your inbox or spam folder)
  3. Click on the profile icon or sender’s name at the top of the email
  4. In the popup that appears, click “Add to contacts”
  5. Alternatively, you can also click the three dots (⋮) in the top-right corner of the email and select “Filter messages like this”
  6. In the filter window, click “Create filter”
  7. Check the box next to “Never send to Spam” and click “Create filter”

On Gmail App (Mobile)

  1. Open the Gmail app on your phone or tablet
  2. Open an email from dan@danfswinnen.com
  3. Tap on the three dots (⋮) in the top-right corner
  4. Tap “Add to Contacts” to save the address
  5. For additional protection: tap the three dots again, select “Filter messages like these,” then “Create filter,” check “Never send to Spam,” and tap “Create filter”

 

Apple Mail / iCloud

 

On Mac

  1. Open the Mail app
  2. Find an email from dan@danfswinnen.com
  3. Right-click on my email address
  4. Select “Add to VIP”
  5. For added assurance: open Mail preferences, click “Rules,” click “Add Rule,” set conditions for emails from dan@danfswinnen.com, and set the action to “Move to Inbox”

On iCloud.com

  1. Sign in to iCloud.com
  2. Click on “Mail”
  3. Click the gear icon (⚙️) in the bottom-left corner
  4. Select “Preferences”
  5. Click the “Rules” tab
  6. Click “Add a Rule”
  7. Set “If a message is from dan@danfswinnen.com” and action to “Move to Inbox”
  8. Click “Done” to save

 

Outlook.com (Microsoft Account)

On Computer

  1. Sign in to your Outlook.com account
  2. Click on the gear icon (⚙️) in the top-right corner
  3. Click “View all Outlook settings” at the bottom of the menu
  4. Select “Mail” > “Junk email”
  5. Under “Safe senders and domains,” click “Add”
  6. Type dan@danfswinnen.com and click “Save”

On Outlook Mobile App

  1. Open the Outlook app
  2. Tap on your profile picture in the top-left corner
  3. Tap on the gear icon (⚙️) at the bottom
  4. Select “Mail” > “Junk email”
  5. Tap “Safe senders” and add dan@danfswinnen.com

 

Yahoo Mail

On Computer

  1. Sign in to your Yahoo Mail account
  2. Click on “Settings” (the gear icon) in the top-right corner
  3. Select “More Settings”
  4. Click on “Filters” in the left sidebar
  5. Click “Add new filters”
  6. In the “From” field, enter dan@danfswinnen.com
  7. Select the folder where you want my emails delivered (choose “Inbox”)
  8. Click “Save”

On Yahoo Mail App

  1. Open the Yahoo Mail app
  2. Tap on the profile icon in the top-left corner
  3. Select “Settings”
  4. Tap “Filters” and then “Add new filter”
  5. In the “From” field, type dan@danfswinnen.com
  6. Select “Inbox” as the destination folder
  7. Tap “Save”

 

AOL Mail

On Computer

  1. Sign in to your AOL Mail account
  2. Click on “Options” in the top-right corner
  3. Select “Mail Settings”
  4. Click on “Block or Allow Senders”
  5. Under “Allow mail from,” enter dan@danfswinnen.com
  6. Click “Add” and then “Save Settings”

On AOL Mail App

  1. Open the AOL Mail app
  2. Tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines)
  3. Tap “Settings” and then “Filters”
  4. Tap “Allowed Senders”
  5. Add dan@danfswinnen.com to the list
  6. Tap “Save”

 

ProtonMail

On Computer

  1. Log in to your ProtonMail account
  2. Click on “Settings” (gear icon) in the top-right corner
  3. Select “Filters” from the left sidebar
  4. Click “Add Filter” and select “Whitelist”
  5. In the “Email addresses” field, enter dan@danfswinnen.com
  6. Click “Save”

On ProtonMail App

  1. Open the ProtonMail app
  2. Tap the menu icon (three lines) in the top-left corner
  3. Tap “Settings”
  4. Tap “Filters” and then “New filter”
  5. Select “Whitelist” and add dan@danfswinnen.com
  6. Tap “Save”

 

Zoho Mail

On Computer

  1. Log in to your Zoho Mail account
  2. Click on “Settings” (gear icon) in the top-right corner
  3. Select “Email” from the left sidebar
  4. Click on “Filter Rules” and then “Add Rule”
  5. Set the condition to “From” and enter dan@danfswinnen.com
  6. Set the action to move the email to “Inbox” and mark it as “Not Spam”
  7. Name your rule (e.g., “Newsletter whitelist”)
  8. Click “Save”

On Zoho Mail App

  1. Open the Zoho Mail app
  2. Tap the menu icon (three lines)
  3. Tap “Settings” and then “Mail Settings”
  4. Tap “Filter Rules” and then “Add Rule”
  5. Set up a rule for emails from dan@danfswinnen.com
  6. Tap “Save”

 

GMX

On Computer

  1. Log in to your GMX account
  2. Click on “Settings” (gear icon) in the top-right corner
  3. Select “Filters and Actions”
  4. Click “Create new rule”
  5. Select “Sender” as the condition and enter dan@danfswinnen.com
  6. Set the action to “Move to” and select “Inbox”
  7. Name your rule and click “Save”

On GMX App

  1. Open the GMX app
  2. Tap the menu icon (three lines)
  3. Tap “Settings”
  4. Tap “Filter rules” and create a new rule for dan@danfswinnen.com
  5. Set the action to deliver to your inbox
  6. Tap “Save”

 

Microsoft 365/Outlook Desktop Application

  1. Open Outlook on your computer
  2. Find an email from dan@danfswinnen.com (or create a new email and enter my address)
  3. Right-click on the email and select “Junk”
  4. From the submenu, select “Never Block Sender”
  5. Additionally, you can right-click on the email again, select “Rules,” and then “Create Rule”
  6. Check “From dan@danfswinnen.com” and “Move item to folder: Inbox”
  7. Click “OK” to save the rule

 

Mozilla Thunderbird

  1. Open Thunderbird on your computer
  2. Find an email from dan@danfswinnen.com
  3. Right-click on the email and select “Create Filter From”
  4. Select “From” containing “dan@danfswinnen.com”
  5. Under “Perform these actions,” select “Move Message to” and choose your “Inbox” folder
  6. Name your filter (e.g., “Newsletter Whitelist”)
  7. Click “OK” to save the filter

 

Using a Different Email Provider?

If your email service isn’t listed above, here’s a general approach that works for most providers:

  1. Look for “Settings,” often represented by a gear icon (⚙️)
  2. Search for options like “Filters,” “Rules,” or “Safe Senders”
  3. Add dan@danfswinnen.com to your contacts/address book
  4. Create a rule that ensures emails from dan@danfswinnen.com go to your inbox

Still having trouble? Feel free to reply to any of my emails with your questions, and I’ll be happy to help you troubleshoot specific to your email provider.

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