Setting Mail Filters for Spam in Netscape v4.7x

You can create mail filters so that Netscape Messenger automatically filters your Spam depending on the Spam score you set. Messages filed into folders called Spam-7, Spam-30 and Spam-60 will automatically be deleted after the corresponding days have passed (i.e. Messages residing in the Spam-30 folder will automatically be deleted after 30 days). You can choose what spam score you regard as the threshold. ITS recommends a threshold of 5 (*****).

To edit/create mail filters in Netscape v4.7x select Edit, Message Filters...

Click the New... button on the right hand side and the following dialog box will appear:

First give your new filter a relevant name (such as Spam-30). Click on the Advanced... button and type in "X-Spam-Level" and click Add then OK.

N.b. It is important to insert the dashes in between the words otherwise it will create separate headers.

Select "X-Spam-Level" from the drop down box that has "subject" selected. Ensure the next drop down box has "contains" selected then in the final box insert 5 asterisks (* ****) as detailed below.

It will be necessary to create a new folder on mail. Select New Folder... and type in Spam-30. It is important that this folder is named exactly Spam-30 in order for the mail to be automatically deleted after the designated time.

Then press OK 3 times.

Now all new incoming email containing an X-Spam-Level of 5 or more asterisks (*****) will be moved into a folder called Spam-30.

Send a test email to verify your filter works. If your test email is NOT filed into the Spam-30 folder, please check the troubleshooting steps prior to contacting your local IT support officer.