Filter annoying spam!

SPAM ASSASSIN

If you are hosted by PWDH, you have a tool at your disposal that works really well. Many other hosts use it as well so check with your web host if you do not have your site hosted here with us. (Why is that by the way? *hahaha*)

In your control panel, there is a spam filter called Spam Assassin. Look for the graphic that says spam and has a big red circle with a line through the word spam. Click the button to "Enable SpamAssassin" then go back and click the button to configure it. We recommend a setting of about 10 rather than the default of 5 to ensure "good" mail doesn't get caught in the filter.

Once SA is enabled, mail that is considered spam based on its score will go into a special folder called "Spam". You can periodically check this mail to ensure it's all spam by logging into Webmail and clicking on the Horde option then going to the Spam folder OR you can enable SpamBox (also in the control panel).

To download the messages to your email program such as Outlook, add another account in your email program's setup and add /spam to the end of the username. Remember that your username is the full email address for all accounts other than your default email account so this "username" may look a bit odd as it will be the full email address followed by /spam to ensure you download the spam folder.

If you need help, add a support ticket and we'll assist you with setting this up.

NOTE: We recommend using Spamcop.net to report spam but have not found a simple way to do it when using SpamAssassin. If you have the time to report it and you have signed up for a submission address with Spamcop try Option #2 as it's best to report the mail whenever possible.

Article by:
Glennette Yelverton
Owner, Premium Web Design and Hosting