Receiving too many unwanted or suspicious emails?
Spam messages can fill your inbox, waste time, and even pose security risks.
Luckily, Fast Host Nig provides built-in tools in cPanel to help you control and reduce spam effectively.
???? Step 1: Enable Spam Filters in cPanel
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Log in to your cPanel via www.fasthost.com.ng.
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Scroll down to the Email section.
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Click Spam Filters.
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Turn on the Spam Filters option (toggle switch).
???? Once enabled, suspected spam messages will be automatically moved to the Spam folder instead of your inbox.
???? Step 2: Adjust Spam Threshold Settings
You can fine-tune how aggressively your spam filter works.
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In the Spam Filters menu, click Show Additional Configurations.
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Adjust the Spam Score:
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A lower number = stricter filtering (may block some genuine emails).
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A higher number = more lenient (may let some spam through).
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Test settings until you find the best balance for your inbox.
???? Step 3: Use Email Blacklist and Whitelist
Manage which senders are always allowed or blocked.
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Whitelist: Add trusted senders to always allow their emails.
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Blacklist: Add spam or unwanted addresses to block them completely.
Steps:
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In Spam Filters, click Edit Spam Whitelist Settings or Edit Spam Blacklist Settings.
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Enter the email address or domain (e.g.,
spammer@example.comor@spamdomain.com). -
Save changes.
???? Step 4: Use Email Authentication (DKIM & SPF)
These authentication tools help prevent others from sending fake emails using your domain.
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In cPanel, go to Email Deliverability.
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Locate your domain and click Manage.
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Ensure SPF and DKIM are both Valid — if not, click Repair.
✅ This greatly reduces spoofing and phishing emails pretending to come from your domain.
???? Step 5: Avoid Publishing Your Email Publicly
Spammers often scrape websites and social media for email addresses.
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Avoid displaying your email directly on public pages.
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Use a contact form instead.
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Replace “@” with “[at]” when necessary (e.g., info[at]yourdomain.com).
???? Step 6: Regularly Clear Your Spam Folder
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Log in to Webmail or your email client.
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Open the Spam folder.
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Review and delete unwanted messages.
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✅ That’s It!
By following these steps, you’ll drastically reduce spam emails and protect your inbox from unwanted content.
Fast Host Nig’s built-in filters and authentication tools make it simple to maintain a clean, secure email environment.
