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Minimizing Notification Emails from HiPeople Using Email Filtering Rules
Minimizing Notification Emails from HiPeople Using Email Filtering Rules
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Written by Ricky Spiroski
Updated over a week ago

Would you prefer to see less HiPeople notifications about your candidates in your email inbox? You can take control of your inbox by using email filtering rules.

Follow the steps below to minimize the amount of notification emails you receive from HiPeople.

Outlook Users

If you're using Outlook, you can easily manage your emails by setting up filtering rules. Here's how:

1. Accessing Outlook Rules:

- Open Outlook and log in to your account.

- Click on "File" in the top-left corner of the window.

- Select "Manage Rules & Alerts" from the dropdown menu.

2. Creating a New Rule:

- In the Rules and Alerts dialog box, click on "New Rule."

- Choose "Apply rule on messages I receive" and click "Next."

3. Setting Conditions:

- Under "Step 1: Select conditions," choose the conditions that match the notification emails from HiPeople. For example, you might select "from people or public group" and enter the email address associated with HiPeople (noreply@emails.hipeople.io).

- Click "Next" to proceed.

4. Defining Actions:

- Under "Step 1: Select actions," choose "move it to the specified folder."

- In the lower pane, click on "specified" and select or create a folder where you want to move the notification emails.

- Click "Next" to continue.

5. Naming and Finalizing the Rule:

- Give your rule a descriptive name.

- Optionally, check "Turn on this rule" to enable it immediately.

- Click "Finish" to create the rule.

Gmail Users

Gmail also provides robust tools for managing emails through filtering rules. Follow these steps to set up rules in Gmail:

1. Accessing Gmail Settings:

- Open Gmail and log in to your account.

- Click on the gear icon in the top-right corner and select "Settings" from the dropdown menu.

2. Creating a Filter:

- Navigate to the "Filters and Blocked Addresses" tab.

- Click on "Create a new filter."

3. Defining Filter Criteria:

- In the "From" field, enter the email address associated with HiPeople (noreply@emails.hipeople.io).

- Click on "Create filter" with this search.

4. Setting Actions:

- Choose the actions you want to apply to the filtered emails. You might select "Skip the Inbox (Archive)" to keep them out of your main inbox or "Apply the label" to categorize them.

5. Applying the Filter:

- Click on "Create filter" to save your settings.


By following these steps, you can significantly reduce the number of notification emails in your inbox from HiPeople. Remember to periodically review and adjust your filtering rules to ensure they continue to meet your needs.

For more detailed instructions or additional assistance with email filtering rules, refer to the official support articles for Outlook and Gmail.

If you have any further questions or encounter any issues, don't hesitate to reach out to our support team for assistance.

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