Avoid mail going to spam + cpanel

The eternal struggle against spam filters!

To help your emails avoid being marked as spam and to configure your CPanel settings to minimize the risk of emails being sent to spam, follow these steps:

1. Check your email content:

• Avoid using spammy keywords or phrases in your email subject lines or bodies.
• Don't send unsolicited emails or mass emails without permission.
• Keep your email content relevant and engaging.
• Use a clear and concise subject line that accurately reflects the content of your email.

2. Set up your CPanel email settings:

• Log in to your CPanel account and navigate to the "Email" section.
• Click on "Email Accounts" and select the email account you want to configure.
• Click on the "Settings" icon next to the email account and select "Forwarding."
• Set up a custom "From" address to ensure that your emails are sent from a legitimate domain.
• Set up a "Reply-to" address to ensure that responses are sent to the correct email address.

3. Configure your email headers:

• In your CPanel email settings, navigate to the "Headers" section.
• Set the "X-Priority" header to "Normal" or "High" to indicate that your email is important.
• Set the "X-Mailer" header to a legitimate value, such as "Mailgun" or "Sendgrid."
• Set the "MIME-Version" header to "1.0" to ensure that your email is sent in a compatible format.

4. Use a legitimate domain:

• Make sure that your email domain is legitimate and not a disposable or temporary domain.
• Use a domain that is registered with a reputable registrar and has a valid DNS setup.

5. Monitor your email reputation:

• Keep an eye on your email reputation by monitoring your email metrics, such as bounce rates, complaint rates, and spam reports.
• Use tools like Mailgun or Sendgrid to monitor your email reputation and receive alerts when your emails are marked as spam.

6. Use a spam filter:

• Install a spam filter on your email account to help block spam emails from reaching your inbox.
• Configure your spam filter to whitelist legitimate senders and block known spam senders.

7. Avoid using spammy IP addresses:

• Make sure that your email server is not using a spammy IP address.
• Use a reputable email service provider or hosting company that has a good reputation and does not use spammy IP addresses.

8. Use a secure connection:

• Use a secure connection (HTTPS) when sending emails to ensure that your emails are encrypted and cannot be intercepted or tampered with.

By following these steps, you can help minimize the risk of your emails being marked as spam and ensure that your emails are delivered to the intended recipients.