To set a global email filter in cPanel, follow these steps:
1. Log in to cPanel:
Access your cPanel account using your web browser and log in with your username and password.
2. Navigate to the "Global Email Filters" section:
Once you're logged in, search for and click on the "Global Email Filters" icon or link. It's usually located in the Mail section of cPanel.
3. Click on "Create a New Filter":
In the Global Email Filters section, click on the "Create a New Filter" button to start setting up your global email filter.
4. Set up the Filter Rules:
You'll be directed to a form where you need to configure the filter rules:
- Rule Name: Enter a descriptive name for your filter.
- Rules: Set the filter rules based on which you want to filter incoming emails. You can choose from various criteria such as "From," "To," "Subject," "Header," "Body," etc.
- Conditions: Specify the conditions for the filter rules, such as "contains," "does not contain," "equals," "does not equal," etc.
- Actions: Define the actions to be taken when an email matches the filter rules. You can choose to "Discard" the email, "Redirect" it to another email address, "Fail with message" (send a rejection message), or "Stop Processing" further rules.
5. Click on "Create":
After configuring the filter rules and actions, click on the "Create" or "Create Filter" button to set up the global email filter.
6. Manage Existing Filters (optional):
In the "Global Email Filters" section, you can also manage existing filters by editing or deleting them as needed.
The global email filter you've set up will now apply to all incoming emails for the cPanel account. It will filter and process emails based on the rules you defined. Be cautious when setting up email filters, as incorrect filtering rules could lead to unintended consequences, such as missing important emails.
Global email filters in cPanel are useful for applying certain actions to incoming emails on the server level, before they reach individual email accounts. This can help you manage spam, sort emails, or perform other automated actions based on specific criteria.
