How Do I Unblock A Sender In Outlook Jun 2026

Maybe you blocked that coworker who replies all with “Thanks.” Maybe you blocked the newsletter that promised “one last email” (for the 47th time). Or, in a moment of pettiness we are definitely not judging you for, you blocked your ex after they sent a 2 a.m. “u up?” text.

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But now? Now you need that email.

The quarterly budget is in your blocked folder. The client’s signed contract is sitting in a digital black hole. Or—gulp—you accidentally blocked your mom, and she’s now calling your landline (yes, she found it) to ask why you’re ignoring her famous cranberry bread recipe.

Poof. You have officially unfriended them. They will never know you blocked them. It’s our little secret. how do i unblock a sender in outlook

Don’t worry. Unlike real-life blocking, there’s no awkward conversation, no explaining yourself, and no having to admit you were wrong. Just a few clicks and you’re back in business.

If you just blocked them yesterday and you know their name, this is the fastest way to lift the ban. Maybe you blocked that coworker who replies all

But for everyone else? Go ahead. Lift the ban. Send that reply. And pretend the whole blocking thing never happened.

Microsoft is forcing everyone into the "New Outlook" and the web version. If you see a sleek, boring interface with no ribbons, do this instead: 👇 But now

By following these steps, you should be able to unblock a sender in Outlook and start receiving emails from them again.