Customize an "allow list" to receive email from a domain or user

Customize an "allow list" to receive email from a domain or user

Use the Microsoft Defender portal to create allow entries for domains and email addresses in the Tenant Allow/Block List

  1. In the Microsoft Defender portal at https://security.microsoft.com, go to Email & collaboration > Policies & rules > Threat policies > Rules section > Tenant Allow/Block Lists. Or, to go directly to the Tenant Allow/Block Lists page, use https://security.microsoft.com/tenantAllowBlockList.

  2. On the Tenant Allow/Block Lists page, verify that the Domains & addresses tab is selected.

  3. On the Domains & addresses tab, select Add, and then select Allow.

  4. In the Allow domains & addresses flyout that opens, configure the following settings:

    • Domains & addresses: Enter one email address or domain per line, up to a maximum of 20.

    • Remove allow entry after: Select from the following values:

      • 45 days after last used date (default)
      • 1 day
      • 7 days
      • Specific date: The maximum value is 30 days from today.
    • Optional note: Enter descriptive text for why you're allowing the email addresses or domains.

  5. When you're finished in the Block domains & addresses flyout, select Add.



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