Spam emails can clutter your inbox and reduce productivity. cPanel provides built-in spam filtering tools to help you manage and filter unwanted emails effectively. Here’s a step-by-step guide to configuring and managing spam filters in cPanel.

Step 1: Log in to cPanel

Start by logging in to your cPanel account. Once logged in, locate the dashboard.

Step 2: Navigate to the Spam Filters Section

Under the EMAIL section in the cPanel dashboard, click on Spam Filters. This is where you can configure your spam filter settings.

Step 3: Enable Spam Filters

1. In the Spam Filters interface, toggle the switch to Enable Spam Filters.
2. Once enabled, cPanel’s spam filtering system will begin marking suspected spam emails.

Step 4: Adjust Spam Threshold Settings

By default, cPanel uses a spam score threshold to filter emails. You can adjust this threshold to make the filter stricter or more lenient:

1. Click on Spam Threshold Settings.
2. Use the slider to adjust the score. Lower numbers make the filter stricter, while higher numbers make it more lenient.
3. Save your changes.

Step 5: Configure Auto-Delete for Spam

You can automatically delete spam emails:

1. Toggle the Auto-Delete Spam option.
2. Be cautious, as this will permanently delete emails marked as spam without moving them to your spam folder.

Step 6: Create Email Filter Rules

To customize spam filtering further, you can create your own rules:

1. Click on Additional Configurations (For Advanced Users).
2. Select Edit Spam Whitelist Settings or Edit Spam Blacklist Settings:
   • Whitelist: Add trusted email addresses or domains to ensure they are never marked as spam.
   • Blacklist: Add specific email addresses or domains to always mark them as spam.

Step 7: Review Spam Folder

Emails marked as spam are typically moved to a spam or junk folder. Regularly check this folder to ensure legitimate emails aren’t being marked incorrectly.

Tips for Effective Spam Management

• Regularly update your whitelist and blacklist to keep them accurate.
• Use Auto-Delete Spam only if you’re confident in the spam filter's accuracy.
• Combine spam filters with email client rules for added control over your inbox.

Video Tutorial

Watch our step-by-step video guide for a detailed walkthrough:
How to Configure Spam Filters in cPanel

Conclusion

By using cPanel’s spam filters, you can significantly reduce unwanted emails and maintain a cleaner inbox. Follow these steps to configure, customize, and optimize your spam settings.

For additional support or advanced configurations, contact your hosting provider or cPanel support team.