How to capture spam mail on cpanel
Capturing spam mail on cPanel involves setting up filters and rules to automatically move or delete unwanted emails. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you do so:
Method 1: Using cPanel's built-in SpamAssassin filter
- Log in to your cPanel account.
- Click on the "Email" section and then select "Spam Filters".
- Click on the "Edit Spam Filter" button.
- In the "Spam Filter" section, select the "SpamAssassin" filter.
- Set the "Spam Filter Level" to "High" or "Aggressive" to capture more spam emails.
- Click "Save" to save your changes.
Method 2: Using cPanel's built-in Bayes filter
- Log in to your cPanel account.
- Click on the "Email" section and then select "Spam Filters".
- Click on the "Edit Spam Filter" button.
- In the "Spam Filter" section, select the "Bayes" filter.
- Set the "Bayes Filter Level" to "High" or "Aggressive" to capture more spam emails.
- Click "Save" to save your changes.
Method 3: Creating custom filters using cPanel's filter editor
- Log in to your cPanel account.
- Click on the "Email" section and then select "Filters".
- Click on the "Create a Filter" button.
- In the "Filter Name" field, enter a name for your filter (e.g., "Spam Filter").
- In the "Filter Pattern" field, enter a pattern to match spam emails (e.g.,
@spam.comor@fakeemail.com). - In the "Filter Action" field, select "Move to" and choose a folder to move the spam emails to (e.g., "Junk" or "Spam").
- Click "Save" to save your filter.
Additional tips
- Make sure to regularly update your SpamAssassin and Bayes filters to ensure they remain effective against new spam tactics.
- You can also use third-party spam filtering services, such as SpamExperts or SpamFilter, which offer more advanced features and better spam detection rates.
- Consider setting up a "Junk" or "Spam" folder in your email client to automatically move captured spam emails to a designated folder.
By following these steps, you should be able to effectively capture spam mail on your cPanel account.