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📧 Email Spam Filters in WebHostMost

WebHostMost Email spam filters let you create custom rules to automatically block or quarantine unwanted emails. This guide shows you how to set up and manage spam filters in your WebHostMost Web Control Panel to protect your inbox from spam, phishing, and unwanted messages.

What Are Email Spam Filters in WebHostMost?​

Email spam filters in WebHostMost are custom rules that automatically handle unwanted emails before they reach your inbox. You define the criteria (sender, domain, keywords, size), and WebHostMost automatically blocks or quarantines matching emails.

How WebHostMost spam filters work:

  1. Email arrives at your WebHostMost mail server
  2. WebHostMost checks the Email against your filter rules
  3. If it matches a filter, WebHostMost either:
    • Deletes it permanently ("Drop Email")
    • Moves it to spam folder ("Send to spambox")
  4. Clean emails reach your WebHostMost inbox normally

What you can filter in WebHostMost:

  • Specific Email addresses ([email protected])
  • Entire domains (*.badsite.com)
  • Keywords in subject/body ("Get rich quick")
  • Email size (block attachments over 10MB)
note

WebHostMost spam filters work alongside SpamAssassin. Filters run first (your custom rules), then SpamAssassin analyzes remaining emails. → SpamAssassin Setup guide

Creating an Email Spam Filter in WebHostMost​

Step 1: Access Spam Filters Tool​

  1. Log into your WebHostMost Web Control Panel
  2. Navigate to Email Manager > Spam Filters (or Email Filters)
  3. You'll see the list of existing filters (if any) and a button to create new ones

Step 2: Create New Filter​

Click the CREATE FILTER or ADD FILTER button in WebHostMost.

Step 3: Define What to Block​

In the WebHostMost filter form, you'll configure two main settings:

1. Filter Type ("Block By" dropdown):

TypeWhat It DoesExample Use Case
EmailBlocks specific Email addressBlock [email protected]
DomainBlocks entire domainBlock all emails from *.scam-site.com
Drop wordsBlocks keywords in subject/bodyBlock emails containing "Viagra" or "Free money"
SizeBlocks emails over certain sizeBlock attachments over 10MB

2. Filter Value (what to match):

  • For Email type: Enter the full address: [email protected]
  • For Domain type: Enter domain: badsite.com or wildcard *.badsite.com
  • For Drop words type: Enter keyword or phrase: "Click here to claim prize"
  • For Size type: Enter bytes: 10000000 (10MB = 10 million bytes)
Wildcard Domains

In WebHostMost, use *.example.com to block all emails from any address at that domain (blocks [email protected], [email protected], etc.).

Step 4: Choose What WebHostMost Does with Matched Emails​

Select the action:

  • Drop Email — WebHostMost deletes the Email permanently (gone forever, cannot recover)
  • Send to spambox — WebHostMost moves Email to spam folder (you can review and recover if needed)
Recommended for Beginners

Use "Send to spambox" when starting out. This way, if WebHostMost blocks a legitimate Email by mistake, you can recover it from the spam folder. Once you're confident your filters are accurate, you can switch to "Drop Email."

Step 5: Additional Options (Optional)​

  • Adult Filter — Check this box if filtering adult/explicit content
  • Disabled — Check to create the filter but not activate it yet (useful for testing)

Step 6: Save the Filter​

Click CREATE or BLOCK button in WebHostMost.

What happens next:

  • The filter activates immediately in WebHostMost
  • Any new emails matching your rule will be blocked or quarantined
  • You can test it by sending a matching Email from another account
Test Your Filter

After creating a filter in WebHostMost, send a test Email that matches your rule (e.g., from the blocked address) to verify it's working. Check your spam folder or verify the Email doesn't arrive.

Real-World Filter Examples for WebHostMost​

Example 1: Block Specific Email Address​

Scenario: Annoying sender keeps emailing you.

Setup: Filter Type: Email | Value: [email protected] | Action: Drop Email

Result: WebHostMost deletes all emails from this address.

Example 2: Block Spam Domain​

Scenario: Getting spam from entire domain.

Setup: Filter Type: Domain | Value: *.spam-site.com | Action: Send to spambox

Result: WebHostMost moves all emails from any @spam-site.com to spam folder.

Example 3: Block Phishing Keywords​

Scenario: Phishing emails with "Verify your account" in subject.

Setup: Filter Type: Drop words | Value: "Verify your account" | Action: Send to spambox

Result: WebHostMost quarantines emails containing this phrase.

Example 4: Block Large Attachments​

Scenario: Spam with huge files clogging WebHostMost mailbox.

Setup: Filter Type: Size | Value: 10000000 (10MB) | Action: Drop Email

Result: WebHostMost deletes emails over 10MB.

Managing Your Filters in WebHostMost​

Viewing All Active Filters​

  1. In WebHostMost Web Control Panel, go to Email Manager > Spam Filters
  2. You'll see a list of all filters with:
    • Filter type (Email, Domain, Keywords, Size)
    • Target value (what's being blocked)
    • Action (Drop or Spambox)
  3. This shows all active spam rules on your WebHostMost account

Editing an Existing Filter​

To change a filter:

  1. In the WebHostMost filters list, click the filter you want to modify
  2. Update the value, action, or options
  3. Click SAVE or UPDATE
  4. Changes apply immediately to new emails

Temporarily Disabling a Filter​

To keep the filter but turn it off:

  1. Open the filter in WebHostMost
  2. Check the "Disabled" checkbox
  3. Click SAVE
  4. WebHostMost stops applying this filter (but keeps it saved)
  5. Uncheck "Disabled" later to reactivate

Useful for: Testing if a filter is blocking legitimate emails.

Deleting a Filter​

To permanently remove:

  1. Find the filter in your WebHostMost list
  2. Click DELETE or trash icon
  3. Confirm deletion
  4. WebHostMost removes the filter immediately

Emails matching this rule will now reach your inbox normally.

Spam Filtering Strategies for WebHostMost​

Beginner Strategy: Safe Filtering​

Best for: First-time WebHostMost users setting up spam filters.

How to configure:

  • Use "Send to spambox" action for all filters (not "Drop Email")
  • Start with 2-3 obvious spam sources (known spam domains)
  • Check WebHostMost spam folder weekly
  • Gradually add more filters as you learn what's spam

Why: You can recover legitimate emails from spam folder if WebHostMost blocks them by mistake.

Advanced Strategy: Aggressive Blocking​

Best for: Experienced users who know what they want blocked.

How to configure:

  • Use "Drop Email" action (permanently delete)
  • Block entire spam domains
  • Block common phishing keywords
  • Review WebHostMost Email logs monthly to ensure nothing important was deleted

Risk: May lose legitimate emails if filters are too broad.

Smart Strategy: Keyword Filtering​

Best for: Blocking phishing and scam emails in WebHostMost.

Common phishing keywords to block:

  • "Verify your account"
  • "Urgent action required"
  • "Claim your prize"
  • "Click here immediately"
  • "Your account will be suspended"

Configure these as Drop words filters in WebHostMost with "Send to spambox" action.

Best Practices for WebHostMost Spam Filters​

DO these things:

  • Start with "Send to spambox" action (safer than "Drop Email")
  • Test filters by sending test emails from another account
  • Check WebHostMost spam folder weekly for false positives
  • Use specific rules (block [email protected], not *.com)
  • Document your filters (write down why you created each one)

DON'T do these:

  • Don't block entire domains without research (might block legitimate senders)
  • Don't use "Drop Email" for all filters (you'll lose emails permanently)
  • Don't create too many keyword filters (causes false positives)

Troubleshooting WebHostMost Spam Filters​

Problem: Important Email Got Blocked​

Quick Fix:

  1. Check your WebHostMost spam folder (might be there if you used "Send to spambox")
  2. In Email Manager > Spam Filters, review your filter rules
  3. Find the filter that blocked it (check Email, domain, or keyword matches)
  4. Delete or disable that filter in WebHostMost
  5. Move the Email from spam folder to inbox in WebHostMost webmail

→ Access WebHostMost Webmail guide

Problem: Filter Not Working (Spam Still Arriving)​

Quick Fix:

  1. Verify filter exists in WebHostMost Email Manager > Spam Filters
  2. Check the filter isn't marked as "Disabled"
  3. Verify the rule matches exactly (spelling, capitalization)
  4. Send a test Email from the blocked address to verify
  5. Check if WebHostMost SpamAssassin is handling it instead → SpamAssassin guide

Problem: Too Many Legitimate Emails Being Blocked​

Quick Fix:

  1. Change WebHostMost filter action from "Drop Email" to "Send to spambox" (lets you recover emails)
  2. Make filter rules more specific (use full Email address, not just domain)
  3. For keyword filters, use exact phrases ("Free money now") instead of single words ("free")
  4. Review all filters in WebHostMost and delete overly broad ones

Advanced WebHostMost Filter Options​

Adult Filter: Check this box when creating filters for adult/explicit content. WebHostMost applies additional filtering rules for adult material.

Disabled: Create the filter in WebHostMost but don't activate it yet. Useful for testing configurations before going live.

More Email Manager Guides​

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Getting Help:

Need Help with Spam?

If you're overwhelmed with spam emails or need help configuring WebHostMost spam filters, contact WebHostMost Support—available 24/7!