How to block spam mails from cpanel

Blocking spam emails from your cPanel account involves configuring your email account settings and using various tools and filters to prevent unwanted emails from reaching your inbox. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you block spam emails from your cPanel account:

Method 1: Using cPanel's built-in 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 spam 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 cPanel's Bayes Filter

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

Method 3: Using cPanel's SpamAssassin Filter

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

Additional Tips

• Regularly check your email account's spam folder to ensure that legitimate emails are not being incorrectly flagged as spam.
• Consider using a third-party spam filtering service, such as SpamAssassin or SpamFilter, to further enhance your email account's spam protection.
• Keep your email account's password and login credentials secure to prevent unauthorized access and spamming.

By following these steps and adjusting your email account's settings, you can effectively block spam emails from reaching your inbox and keep your email account secure and protected.