How to block spam mail in cpanel

Blocking spam mail in cPanel is a straightforward process that can help reduce the amount of unwanted emails in your inbox. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to block spam mail in cPanel:

Method 1: Using the Spam Filter

1. Log in to your cPanel account.
2. Click on the "Email" section and then select "Spam Filter" from the drop-down menu.
3. Click on the "Edit Settings" button.
4. In the "Spam Filter Settings" page, you can adjust the following settings:
   • Spam Filter Level: Choose a level from Low to High to determine how aggressively the filter blocks spam emails.
   • Spam Filter Action: Choose an action from "Delete" to "Move to Junk" to determine what happens to blocked emails.
   • Spam Filter Whitelist: Add email addresses or domains to whitelist, which will bypass the spam filter.
   • Spam Filter Blacklist: Add email addresses or domains to blacklist, which will be blocked by the spam filter.
5. Click "Save" to save your changes.

Method 2: Using the Email Filters

1. Log in to your cPanel account.
2. Click on the "Email" section and then select "Email Filters" from the drop-down menu.
3. Click on the "Create a Filter" button.
4. In the "Create a Filter" page, enter a filter name and description.
5. In the "Match" section, select "Spam" as the match type.
6. In the "Actions" section, select "Delete" or "Move to Junk" as the action to take when the filter matches.
7. Click "Save" to save your filter.

Method 3: Using the Bayes Spam Filter

1. Log in to your cPanel account.
2. Click on the "Email" section and then select "Bayes Spam Filter" from the drop-down menu.
3. Click on the "Edit Settings" button.
4. In the "Bayes Spam Filter Settings" page, you can adjust the following settings:
   • Bayes Spam Filter Level: Choose a level from Low to High to determine how aggressively the filter blocks spam emails.
   • Bayes Spam Filter Action: Choose an action from "Delete" to "Move to Junk" to determine what happens to blocked emails.
5. Click "Save" to save your changes.

Additional Tips

• Make sure to regularly check your spam folder to ensure that legitimate emails are not being incorrectly flagged as spam.
• You can also use third-party spam filtering services, such as SpamAssassin, to further enhance your spam filtering capabilities.
• If you're still receiving a high volume of spam emails, you may want to consider implementing additional security measures, such as using a spam filtering plugin or upgrading to a more advanced email hosting plan.

By following these steps, you should be able to effectively block spam mail in your cPanel account and reduce the amount of unwanted emails in your inbox.