{"id":1125,"date":"2023-09-28T19:07:17","date_gmt":"2023-09-28T13:37:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.veeble.org\/kb\/?p=1125"},"modified":"2025-03-11T11:23:33","modified_gmt":"2025-03-11T05:53:33","slug":"how-to-configure-spam-filters-in-cpanel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.veeble.com\/kb\/how-to-configure-spam-filters-in-cpanel\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Configure Spam Filters in cPanel"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Spam emails<\/a> clutter your inbox and can possibly compromise the security of your email communications. The cPanel control panel offers robust spam filtering capabilities that can combat this issue. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the following sections, we will discuss the steps to configure spam filters in cPanel. 
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Steps to access cPanel\u2019s spam filters <\/h3>\n\n\n

To get started, follow these simple steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Start by logging in to your cPanel account.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2.  Navigate to the “Email” section and select “Spam Filters.”<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
    \n
    \"spam<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Here you can configure SpamAssassin which is a tool in cPanel to filter out unwanted mail. <\/p>\n\n\n

    Steps to configure SpamAssassin<\/h3>\n\n\n

    When it comes to configuring Apache SpamAssassin, here’s what you need to do:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Click “Spam Filters” from the email section.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Enable Apache SpamAssassin<\/a> by clicking the “Enable Apache SpamAssassin” button.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Customize the settings and additional options according to your specific requirements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Save your changes by clicking the “Save” button.
      <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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      \"configure<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n



      Another feature to throw out spam is configuring BoxTrapper. This function uses challenge-response verification to remove spam from your email. When a       BoxTrapper<\/a>-enabled account receives an email, BoxTrapper immediately replies with a verification email. The mail will only reach your inbox once the sender has been verified by BoxTrapper.<\/p>\n\n\n

      Steps to configure BoxTrapper<\/h3>\n\n\n

      To get started, follow these simple steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      1. In the “Email” section, click on “BoxTrapper.”<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Select the “Manage” option for the desired email account.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. Customize the configuration settings, including email verification, whitelist, blacklist, and more.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      4. Apply your changes by clicking the “Save” button.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
        \n
        \"Configuring<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n



        Email filtering allows you to establish rules for incoming emails, enabling you to sort and categorize them based on specific conditions and keywords you define. <\/p>\n\n\n

        Steps to configure email filtering<\/h3>\n\n\n

        When it comes to configuring email filtering, the following steps will guide you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        1. Under the “Email” section, click on “Email Filters.”<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. Choose “Manage Filters” for the desired email account you need to set.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        3. Create a new filter by clicking “Create a New Filter.”<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        4. Define filter rules by specifying conditions such as “From,” “Subject,” or “Body.”<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        5. Select the appropriate action for filtered emails, such as “Discard” or “Redirect to.”<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        6. Save your filter by clicking “Create” or “Save.”<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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          \"email<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n


          Managing Spam Box and Whitelist\/Blacklist: <\/strong>

          <\/strong>To Manage the Spam Box:<\/h3>\n\n\n

          If you need to manage your Spam Box, follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          1. Navigate back to “Spam Filters.”<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          2. Adjust settings such as automatic deletion or manual review according to your preferences.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
            \"Manage<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n


            If Apache SpamAssassin incorrectly classifies an email address as spam or non-spam, you can whitelist or blacklist those email addresses from within the Spam Filters window.<\/p>\n\n\n

            Steps to configure whitelist\/blacklist mails<\/h3>\n\n\n

            When it comes to managing your Whitelist and Blacklist, consider the following steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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            1. Select “Show Additional Configurations” within the same window.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            2. Choose “Edit Spam Whitelist Settings” to add an email address to your whitelist or select “Edit Spam Blacklist Settings” to add an email address to your blacklist.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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              \"Steps<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n


              By configuring these spam filters in cPanel you can keep your communication secure and have a clutter-free inbox.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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