Greenmail rules for email
Greenmail rules for email refer to a set of rules or filters that can be set up in an email client or server to automatically sort, forward, or delete emails based on specific criteria. Here are some common greenmail rules:
- Spam filtering: Set up rules to automatically move suspected spam emails to a designated folder or delete them.
- Priority sorting: Create rules to sort emails by priority, such as moving urgent emails to a separate folder or flagging them for attention.
- Auto-response: Set up rules to automatically respond to emails with a pre-defined message, such as an out-of-office notification.
- Forwarding: Create rules to forward emails to another email address or a specific folder.
- Deletion: Set up rules to automatically delete emails that meet specific criteria, such as emails from unknown senders or with specific keywords.
- Flagging: Create rules to flag emails for attention, such as emails from specific senders or with specific keywords.
- Scheduling: Set up rules to schedule emails to be sent at a later time or date.
- Content filtering: Create rules to filter emails based on specific content, such as emails with attachments or specific keywords.
- Sender filtering: Set up rules to filter emails based on the sender's email address or domain.
- Recipient filtering: Create rules to filter emails based on the recipient's email address or group membership.
Some common greenmail rules scenarios:
- Move all emails from a specific sender to a designated folder.
- Forward all emails with attachments to a specific email address.
- Delete all emails with specific keywords or phrases.
- Flag all emails from a specific domain as high priority.
- Automatically respond to all emails with a specific subject line.
- Move all emails older than a certain date to an archive folder.
Greenmail rules can be set up in various email clients and servers, including:
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mozilla Thunderbird
- Gmail
- Microsoft Exchange
- Lotus Notes
- Zimbra
Note that the specific rules and settings may vary depending on the email client or server being used.