How to avoid spam mails in plesk

The eternal struggle against spam! Here are some tips to help you reduce spam emails in Plesk:

1. Configure your email server settings:

• In Plesk, go to Mail > Email Server > Settings.
• Set the Spam Filter to Enabled.
• Choose a spam filtering algorithm (e.g., SpamAssassin, ClamAV, or SpamFilter).
• Adjust the Spam Filter Threshold to your liking (e.g., 5.0 or higher).

2. Use a spam filtering plugin:

• Plesk offers several spam filtering plugins, such as SpamAssassin, SpamFilter, and ClamAV.
• Install and configure the plugin according to the plugin's documentation.
• These plugins can help filter out spam emails before they reach your inbox.

3. Use a third-party spam filtering service:

• Consider using a third-party spam filtering service, such as SpamExperts or SpamTitan.
• These services can integrate with Plesk and provide advanced spam filtering capabilities.

4. Monitor your email logs:

• Regularly check your email logs to identify and block suspicious IP addresses.
• In Plesk, go to Mail > Email Logs to view your email logs.

5. Use a strong password policy:

• Enforce strong password policies for your email accounts to prevent brute-force attacks.
• In Plesk, go to Mail > Email Accounts > Settings > Password Policy.

6. Limit email account creation:

• Restrict email account creation to authorized users only.
• In Plesk, go to Mail > Email Accounts > Settings > Account Creation.

7. Use a content filter:

• Plesk's content filter can help block spam emails based on specific keywords or phrases.
• In Plesk, go to Mail > Content Filter > Settings.

8. Update your Plesk version:

• Regularly update your Plesk version to ensure you have the latest security patches and features.
• In Plesk, go to Settings > Updates.

9. Use a firewall:

• Configure your firewall to block suspicious IP addresses and ports.
• In Plesk, go to Firewall > Settings.

10. Educate your users:

• Educate your email account users on how to identify and report spam emails.
• Encourage them to use strong passwords and keep their email accounts secure.

By following these tips, you can reduce the amount of spam emails in your Plesk environment and keep your email accounts more secure.