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# How do I activate Apache SpamAssassin in cPanel?

Apache SpamAssassin is a mail filter that identifies spam. It is an intelligent email filter that uses a diverse range of tests to identify unsolicited bulk email, more commonly known as spam. These tests examine email headers and content to classify email with advanced statistical methods.

# Here's how to activate Apache SpamAssassin in cPanel

1. [Login to your cPanel Account](https://help.ex2.com/en/article/how-to-log-in-to-my-cpanel-account-xyoqm0/?bust=1676305236426).

2. In the Email section of [cPanel](https://help.ex2.com/en/article/what-is-cpanel-vq3toz/?bust=1784206091492), click the Spam Filters Icon.

 ![](https://www.ex2.com/clients/img/apache-spamassassin-icon.gif)

3. Toggle Process New Emails and Mark them as Spam to enable it. If the knob/toggle is showing in grey color, it means the Apache SpamAssassin is disabled, and you need to enable it.

 ![](https://www.ex2.com/clients/img/apache-spam-assassin-enable-button.gif)

4. Enable SpamBox by clicking on Move New Spam to a Separate Folder (Spam Box).

![](https://www.ex2.com/clients/img/enable-spambox-cpanel.gif)

Now, whenever you receive a spam message with a spam score of 5 or more, the spam email will be automatically removed by Spam Assassin.