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Introduction

You may customize how your cPanel account handles incoming mail by using the excellent feature known as Spam Filters. If you’re having problems with spam, changing your spam filters’ settings to be more aggressive in recognizing spam is a smart first step to taking control of the problem.

Prerequisite

Ensure you have access to your cPanel account, as you will need to log in to modify the spam filter settings.

Steps to Create and Customize Spam Filters in cPanel

Let’s get going! To create a spam filter, perform the following steps:

1. Login to cPanel and navigate to cPanel’s Spam Filters under Email section or utilize the search bar and enter Spam Filters.

cPanel » Home » Email » Spam Filters

2. On the next page, check whether Apache SpamAssassin is enabled. If it is not, click on the button where the Apache SpamAssassin will be enabled and select Spam Threshold Score if you want to make the spam filters more or less aggressive.

4. then select your preference from the drop down list, with 10 being the least aggressive and 1 being the most aggressive. click Update Scoring Options and proceed to Return to “Overview” once you are done.

5. You can also configure and select from the available options, such as Move New Spam to a Separate Folder (Spam Box) or Automatically Delete New Spam (Auto-Delete). You may also add email addresses or domains to the whitelist or blacklist by going to Additional Configurations (For Advanced Users) and adding them to the whitelist or blacklist.

Conclusion

By customizing your cPanel’s Spam Filters, you can effectively control and manage unwanted emails, reducing the clutter in your inbox. Remember to review your settings periodically, especially if you choose to auto-delete spam, to ensure legitimate emails aren’t accidentally filtered out. With these adjustments, your cPanel account will be more efficient in handling incoming emails, aligning with your specific needs and preferences.