Spam settings mail

Here are some common spam settings for email:

Spam Filters:

  1. Bayes Filter: A statistical filter that learns to recognize spam based on the content of your emails.
  2. RBL (Real-time Blackhole List): A list of IP addresses known to send spam.
  3. DNSBL (Domain Name System Blackhole List): A list of domains known to send spam.
  4. Greylisting: A filter that temporarily blocks unknown senders to prevent spam.

Spam Settings:

  1. Spam Threshold: Set the level of spam detection sensitivity.
  2. Spam Folder: Designate a folder to store suspected spam emails.
  3. Spam Reporting: Allow users to report spam emails to help improve the filter.
  4. Spam Whitelisting: Allow specific senders or domains to bypass the spam filter.

Spam Protection Features:

  1. Sender Policy Framework (SPF): Verify the authenticity of senders.
  2. DomainKeys Identified Mail (DKIM): Verify the authenticity of senders.
  3. Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting, and Conformance (DMARC): Verify the authenticity of senders and report spam.
  4. Content Filtering: Block emails based on specific keywords, phrases, or attachments.

Spam Settings Examples:

  1. Gmail:
    • Go to Settings > Filters and Blocked Addresses > Create a new filter.
    • Set the filter criteria (e.g., sender, subject, keywords).
    • Choose the action (e.g., move to spam, delete).
  2. Microsoft Outlook:
    • Go to File > Options > Mail > Junk Email.
    • Set the junk email protection level (e.g., Low, Medium, High).
    • Choose the action (e.g., move to junk, delete).
  3. Yahoo Mail:
    • Go to Settings > More Settings > Filters.
    • Create a new filter with specific criteria (e.g., sender, subject, keywords).
    • Choose the action (e.g., move to spam, delete).

Remember to regularly review and update your spam settings to ensure they are effective in blocking spam emails.