Mail Filtering
Spam and viruses stopped before they reach you
Two-layer filtering scans everything coming in, MailChannels handles everything going out, and SPF, DKIM and DMARC keep your domain trusted — all built into your hosting.
2-layer
Inbound + outbound scanning
SPF·DKIM·DMARC
Authentication on every mailbox
MailChannels
Outbound delivery relay
24/7
Filtering that never sleeps
Why It Matters
Cleaner inbox, better delivery
Protection on the way in and reputation on the way out, working together on every mailbox.
Spam stopped at the door
Messages are scored on reputation, content and behaviour, so junk is quarantined before it ever loads in your inbox.
Virus & malware scanning
Every attachment and payload is scanned against live threat signatures, blocking malicious files and phishing links on the way in.
MailChannels outbound
Your outgoing mail is relayed through MailChannels, keeping shared IP reputation clean so genuine messages actually land.
Authentication built in
SPF, DKIM and DMARC records are set up for your domain, proving your mail is really yours and blocking spoofers.
Continuous threat updates
Filter rules and signature lists refresh constantly, so brand-new spam campaigns are caught without you lifting a finger.
Zero performance drag
Filtering happens at the mail gateway, not on your site, so scanning never slows down your pages or your dashboard.
Inbound
Spam and viruses filtered at the gateway
Every incoming message is inspected before it reaches you. We weigh sender reputation, message content and attachment safety, then quarantine anything that looks like spam, malware or a phishing attempt — so your inbox stays focused on real mail.
- Reputation and content scoring
- Live virus and malware scanning
- Phishing and spoof detection
- Suspect mail held in quarantine
Outbound
MailChannels keeps your mail landing
Sending mail from a shared server is only useful if it actually arrives. We route your outgoing messages through MailChannels, a purpose-built delivery relay that guards sending reputation — so invoices, password resets and newsletters reach the inbox instead of the junk folder.
- Dedicated outbound relay
- Protected IP reputation
- Fewer messages flagged as spam
- Delivery you can rely on
Deliverability
Authenticated so inboxes trust you
Deliverability comes down to trust. We set up SPF, DKIM and DMARC for your domain and align your reverse DNS, giving receiving servers clear proof that your mail is genuine. The result is better placement now and a reputation that keeps improving.
- SPF, DKIM and DMARC configured
- Aligned reverse DNS
- Spoofing of your domain blocked
- Stronger sender trust over time
What It Blocks
The threats we keep out
Junk & bulk mail
Newsletters you never signed up for, scams and mass mailings are scored and held in quarantine, not your inbox.
Phishing & spoofing
Look-alike senders and credential-stealing links are flagged before anyone on your team can click them.
Infected attachments
Dangerous file types and known malware are stripped out at the gateway, so your devices stay clean.
How It Works
Protection with nothing to set up
Point your mail at us
Mail hosted with us is filtered automatically — no plugins to install and no separate service to wire up.
We scan in both directions
Inbound mail is checked for spam and viruses, while outbound mail is relayed through MailChannels for clean delivery.
Good mail lands, junk doesn't
Legitimate messages arrive fast and authenticated, while quarantined items wait safely for your review.
Included
Everything in the box
- Inbound spam scoring & quarantine
- Virus and malware attachment scanning
- Phishing and spoofing detection
- MailChannels outbound relay
- SPF, DKIM and DMARC setup
- Reverse DNS aligned with your domain
- Continuous signature and rule updates
- Per-mailbox filtering on every account
- No extra software to install
- 24/7 human support
Always On
Filtering that updates itself
Threats change daily, so your protection can't stand still. Our filters pull fresh signature data and scoring rules around the clock, catching new spam and malware campaigns as they emerge — quietly, and without any work on your side.
- Continuous signature refreshes
- New spam campaigns caught fast
- No manual rule wrangling
- Quiet, dependable protection
FAQ
Mail filtering questions
Is mail filtering included with my hosting?
Yes. Inbound spam and virus filtering plus MailChannels outbound delivery are applied to mailboxes hosted with us at no extra cost — there is nothing separate to buy or configure.
What is MailChannels and why does it matter?
MailChannels is a dedicated outbound delivery relay. Sending your mail through it keeps the sending IP reputation healthy, which means your genuine messages are far less likely to be marked as spam by other providers.
Will legitimate email ever get caught in the filter?
It can happen occasionally, which is why suspected junk goes to quarantine rather than being deleted. You can review held messages and release anything that was flagged by mistake, and the filter learns from your choices.
How do SPF, DKIM and DMARC help me?
These records prove that mail claiming to come from your domain is really yours. Setting all three up blocks spammers from spoofing your address and improves how inbox providers trust and deliver your messages.
Does filtering slow down my email or my website?
No. Scanning takes place at the mail gateway, separate from your website, so pages and dashboards are unaffected and mail delivery stays fast.
Can I still use my own email app?
Absolutely. Filtering works transparently behind the scenes, so you keep using webmail, Outlook, Apple Mail or any IMAP or POP client exactly as before.
Give your inbox a break.
Spam and virus filtering, MailChannels outbound and full authentication come standard on every hosting plan.
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