How to access avast mail shield

Avast Mail Shield is a feature within the Avast antivirus software that scans your email for malware and other threats. To access Avast Mail Shield, follow these steps:

Method 1: Accessing Avast Mail Shield from the Avast UI

1. Open Avast antivirus software on your computer.
2. Click on the "Protection" tab.
3. Click on "Email" from the left-hand menu.
4. Click on "Mail Shield" to access the settings.

Method 2: Accessing Avast Mail Shield from your email client

1. Open your email client (e.g., Microsoft Outlook, Mozilla Thunderbird, etc.).
2. Look for the Avast Mail Shield icon in the top menu bar or toolbar. It may be a shield icon or a notification icon.
3. Click on the Avast Mail Shield icon to access the settings.

Settings and Options

Once you access Avast Mail Shield, you can adjust the settings to customize the scanning behavior. Some common options include:

• Scanning frequency: Choose how often you want Avast Mail Shield to scan your email for threats.
• Email accounts: Select which email accounts you want Avast Mail Shield to scan.
• Scanning options: Choose which types of emails you want Avast Mail Shield to scan (e.g., incoming, outgoing, or both).
• Exclusions: Add specific email addresses or domains to exclude from scanning.

By following these steps, you should be able to access Avast Mail Shield and customize its settings to suit your needs.