Email filters allow you to automatically organize incoming messages, for example:

  • Move emails to specific folders;
  • Automatically delete spam;
  • Forward messages.



1. Log in to your cPanel account 

(e.g.: yourdomain.com/cpanel or cpanel.yourdomain.com)


cPanel overview




2. Click Email Filters



3. On the next page, a list of all email accounts will be displayed. Locate the account where you wish to create the filter and click Manage Filters.



4. Click Create a New Filter



5. Define the filter rules:

  • Select the field (From, Subject, To, Body, etc.)
  • Choose the condition (contains, is equal to, begins with, etc.)
  • Enter the desired value
  • You may define more than one rule



6. Choose the action to be performed:

  • Move to a folder
  • Forward to another email address
  • Delete the message



7. Click Create



The filter is activated immediately.




Filter Example

Condition: Subject contains “Invoice”

Action: Move to the “Invoices” folder


Important Notes

  • You can create multiple rules within the same filter;
  • Use the Delete option with caution, as deleted emails may not be recoverable.


Helpful Tip


To avoid losing important emails:

  • Test the filter using real emails;
  • Start by moving messages to folders instead of deleting them.