How to set avast to scan emails from mail app
To set Avast to scan emails from the Mail app on your Windows or macOS device, follow these steps:
Windows:
- Open Avast Antivirus and navigate to the "Protection" tab.
- Click on "Email" and then select "Configure email settings".
- In the "Email settings" window, click on the "Add email account" button.
- Select "Microsoft Outlook" or "Windows Mail" as your email client, depending on which one you use.
- Click "Next" and then "Add account".
- Enter your email account credentials and click "Next".
- Avast will now scan your emails for malware and other threats.
macOS:
- Open Avast Antivirus and navigate to the "Protection" tab.
- Click on "Email" and then select "Configure email settings".
- In the "Email settings" window, click on the "Add email account" button.
- Select "Apple Mail" or "Microsoft Outlook" as your email client, depending on which one you use.
- Click "Next" and then "Add account".
- Enter your email account credentials and click "Next".
- Avast will now scan your emails for malware and other threats.
Additional settings:
- To enable Avast to scan emails from specific folders, go to "Email settings" > "Advanced settings" and select the folders you want to scan.
- To set the frequency of email scans, go to "Email settings" > "Schedule" and select the frequency you prefer (e.g., daily, weekly, etc.).
- To exclude specific senders or recipients from being scanned, go to "Email settings" > "Exclusions" and add their email addresses.
By following these steps, Avast will scan your emails from the Mail app for malware and other threats, helping to protect your device and data from potential threats.