Gmail uses a "Blocked Addresses" list within your main account settings to manage these contacts. Open Gmail and click the Settings gear icon . Select See all settings . Go to the Filters and Blocked Addresses tab. Scroll down to the bottom of the page. Find the email address and click Unblock . On Mobile (iOS/Android): Open an old email from the sender. Tap the three dots next to the sender’s name. Select Unblock [Name] . Outlook and Hotmail

Unblocking an address removes the filter that deletes their emails, but it doesn't automatically move their emails back to your Inbox. You may need to do some housekeeping:

Unblocking an email address involves removing it from your provider's "Blocked Senders" list, which typically directs messages from that contact to your Spam or Junk folder. Unblocking by Email Service

Select (or just Mail in newer versions). Navigate to Junk email . Look for the Blocked senders and domains section. Find the address and click the trash can icon or Remove . Click Save at the bottom of the window. Yahoo Mail

: Click the Gear icon → See all settings → Filters and Blocked Addresses . Scroll to the bottom, select the address, and click Unblock . Outlook (Web & Desktop)

Here’s a proper, step-by-step review of how to unblock someone’s email, depending on which email service you use.

To ensure future emails arrive: