nsuring the security of your email accounts is crucial. In cPanel, you can manage spam filters, junk mail settings, and email security features like SPF, DKIM, and DMARC to improve email authentication and protect against spoofing and phishing attempts.
1. Accessing cPanel
Via the Infiearth Client Area:
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Login to the Infiearth Client Area:
- Visit https://hosting.infiearth.com.
- Enter your Username and Password.
- Click Login.
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Navigate to My Services:
- After logging in, click on My Services.
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Select Your Hosting Package:
- Find your Hosting Package and click on it.
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Access cPanel:
- Under the Management Actions section, click on Login to cPanel.
- You will be automatically logged into cPanel where you can configure spam filters and security settings.
Directly via cPanel URL:
- Login to cPanel:
- Visit https://yourdomain.com/cpanel or https://hosting.infiearth.com/cpanel.
- Enter your cPanel Username and Password to log in.
2. Configuring Spam Filters in cPanel
Spam filters help block unwanted emails by scanning incoming messages and marking them as spam.
Steps to Set Up Spam Filters:
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Log in to cPanel:
- Once logged in to cPanel, find the Email section and click on Spam Filters.
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Enable Spam Filters:
- Click on Enable to activate the spam filter.
- The spam filter will start scanning incoming emails for spam.
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Adjust Spam Filtering Settings:
- Spam Threshold: Set a spam score threshold (1 to 100). A lower score flags emails as spam more easily.
- Actions for Spam Emails: Choose to either move spam emails to the Junk Folder or automatically delete them.
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Enable BoxTrapper (Optional):
- BoxTrapper challenges emails from unknown senders by requiring them to reply to a confirmation email before they are delivered to your inbox.
3. Configuring Junk Mail Settings in cPanel
Junk mail settings help filter out unwanted or spam emails.
Steps to Adjust Junk Mail Settings:
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Access Email Accounts:
- In cPanel, under the Email section, click on Email Accounts.
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Manage Junk Mail Filters:
- Click Manage next to the email account you wish to configure.
- Scroll down to the Spam Settings section.
- Enable Spam Box to store spam emails separately.
- Activate the Junk Mail Filters to filter spam automatically into the junk folder.
4. Setting Up SPF, DKIM, and DMARC for Email Security
These authentication protocols help prevent email spoofing and phishing attempts.
SPF (Sender Policy Framework)
SPF verifies the sender’s domain and ensures that the email is coming from a legitimate source.
- Log in to cPanel and go to Email Deliverability.
- Click Manage next to your domain.
- Ensure that SPF is enabled. If not, click Enable.
DKIM (DomainKeys Identified Mail)
DKIM ensures that the email content hasn’t been tampered with during transit.
- In Email Deliverability in cPanel, click Manage next to your domain.
- If DKIM is not enabled, click Enable.
DMARC (Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting, and Conformance)
DMARC prevents email spoofing by aligning SPF and DKIM with a policy on how to handle emails that fail authentication.
- Log in to cPanel and go to Zone Editor under the Domains section.
- Add a TXT record for DMARC:
- Name:
_dmarc.yourdomain.com - Record:
v=DMARC1; p=none; rua=mailto:dmarc-reports@yourdomain.com - This policy tells email receivers to report failed emails without rejecting them.
- Name:
5. Additional Security Measures for Email Accounts
Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)
To increase the security of your cPanel and webmail accounts, you can enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA).
- Enable 2FA:
- In cPanel, go to Security > Two-Factor Authentication.
- Follow the instructions to set up 2FA using an app like Google Authenticator.
Conclusion
By configuring spam filters, junk mail settings, and enhancing email security with SPF, DKIM, and DMARC, you improve your email’s deliverability and protect your domain from being spoofed or hijacked.
For any further assistance, feel free to reach out to Infiearth support!
