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How to Automatically Delete Unwanted Emails using Email Filters in cPanel

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Introduction

This Knowledge Base article provides a concise, step-by-step guide on How to Automatically Delete Unwanted Emails using Email Filters in cPanel. Email filters help you manage your inbox by automatically removing spam, promotional messages, or any unwanted emails based on specific criteria such as sender address, subject line, or message content. This automation saves time and keeps your inbox clean and organized without manual intervention.

Prerequisite

  • Access to your cPanel login page.
  • An active email account in your cPanel.

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Log in to cPanel

  • Access and log in to your cPanel account using your username and password.

Step 2: Open Email Filters

  • In the Home page, under Email, click Email Filters.

Step 3: Select Email Account

  • In the Filters by Users table, locate the email account for which you want to create the filter.
  • Click Manage Filters next to the email account.

Step 4: Create a New Filter

  • Click Create a New Filter.
  • Add or Change the filter’s Name, Rules, or Actions as needed.
    1. Filter’s Name: The label for your filter (e.g., Block Promo Emails).
    2. Rules: Conditions that trigger the filter (like sender, subject, or keywords).

Step 5: Configure Actions

  • Under Actions, select Discard Message from the dropdown menu.
  • Click Save to save the filter.

⚠️ Important Note: Discarded emails are permanently deleted and cannot be recovered. Make sure your filter criteria are accurate to avoid losing important messages.

 

Step 6: Verify the Changes

  • Check that the filter appears in the Current Filters table and click Edit to check that the current filter’s details reflect the changes you made.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you can automatically delete unwanted emails using Email Filters in cPanel. This feature helps maintain a clean inbox by removing spam and unwanted messages automatically based on your defined criteria. Always test your filters to ensure they work as expected and don’t accidentally delete important emails.

Should you encounter any issues or have any questions, our support team at IPSERVERONE is always here to assist you. Don’t hesitate to reach out to us at support@ipserverone.com for any help you need.

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