How to use mail shaper

MailShaper is a powerful email filtering and management tool that allows you to control and manage your email traffic. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to use MailShaper:

Setting up MailShaper

  1. Install MailShaper: Download and install MailShaper on your computer or server. You can choose from various installation options, including a virtual appliance or a software installation.
  2. Configure MailShaper: After installation, configure MailShaper by setting up your email accounts, domains, and filters. You can do this by accessing the MailShaper web interface or using the command-line interface.

Configuring Email Accounts and Domains

  1. Add Email Accounts: Add your email accounts to MailShaper by specifying the account name, password, and email server settings.
  2. Add Domains: Add your domains to MailShaper by specifying the domain name and DNS settings.
  3. Configure Email Routing: Configure email routing by specifying how emails should be routed to your email accounts or other destinations.

Creating Filters

  1. Create a Filter: Create a filter by specifying the filter name, filter type (e.g., spam, virus, or custom), and filter conditions (e.g., sender, recipient, subject, or body).
  2. Add Filter Actions: Add filter actions to specify what should happen to emails that match the filter conditions (e.g., delete, forward, or quarantine).
  3. Save and Activate the Filter: Save and activate the filter to apply it to your email traffic.

Managing Email Traffic

  1. View Email Traffic: View your email traffic by accessing the MailShaper web interface or using the command-line interface.
  2. Search and Filter Emails: Search and filter emails by using keywords, sender, recipient, subject, or other criteria.
  3. Manage Quarantined Emails: Manage quarantined emails by releasing them, deleting them, or forwarding them to a designated email address.

Advanced Features

  1. Spam and Virus Protection: Use MailShaper's built-in spam and virus protection features to block malicious emails.
  2. Content Filtering: Use MailShaper's content filtering features to block or allow emails based on specific content, such as keywords or attachments.
  3. Email Archiving: Use MailShaper's email archiving features to store and manage your email archives.

Troubleshooting and Support

  1. Check the MailShaper Log: Check the MailShaper log to troubleshoot issues or monitor email traffic.
  2. Contact MailShaper Support: Contact MailShaper support for assistance with configuration, troubleshooting, or other issues.

By following these steps, you can effectively use MailShaper to manage and filter your email traffic.