How to Install a Spam Filter in Webmail

Install a webmail spam filter to keep spam from your inbox.

A webmail spam filter keeps spam from getting into your inbox. This is good because it prevents you from being exposed to things like viruses and scams. There are two ways to install a webmail spam filter. You can do so through the email program, or you can do so through a third-party program.

Instructions

Through the Webmail

1. Choose a type of webmail that already has a spam filter. Webmail like Yahoo, Gmail, and Hotmail have spam filters that will send spam messages to your junk mail folder instead of into your inbox.

2. Click on your "email options" or "security settings" or "settings" to activate the spam filter on the email program if it isn't activated, or to change the level of security.

3. Download a spam filter from your webmail's website, if there isn't a filter offered already.

Third-Party Program

1. Choose a third-party program that will attach to your webmail. There are many programs from which to choose, but some of them are listed in references.

2. Click on the third-party program download site and download the program to your computer.

3. Click on the program file once it is done downloading and choose "Run" or "Save" to begin the installation process.

4. Follow the on screen steps to install the spam filter. You will need to enter your email address and password to install the filter on your webmail.

References

• Barracuda:Spam Filter
• Cisco: Spam Filter
• Hosted: Spam Filter