Why Your Domain Attracts Spam (and Spoofing)
Three steps cut business-domain spam by the roots:
- Disable the catch-all — cPanel → Email → Default Address → set to Discard/Fail. Now only real mailboxes accept mail, and spammers' carpet-bombed guesses (asdfgh@) bounce instead of landing.
- Tune SpamAssassin and filters — set the spam score to 4 for tighter catching; add custom filters for patterns your industry attracts.
- Publish SPF, DKIM and DMARC — the authentication trio stops criminals spoofing your domain in others' inboxes (the spam that damages your brand, not just your inbox).
Add newsletter hygiene — plus-addresses and a dedicated promotions mailbox — and the inbox stays clean without losing legitimate mail.
Step 1: Disable Catch-All
Disable Catch-All. Turn the catch-all off. An address that accepts every spelling becomes a backscatter and spam magnet, and it can get the whole domain listed. Create the real mailboxes you use, and let unknown recipients bounce.
Step 2: SpamAssassin and Custom Filters
How this plays out with SpamAssassin: settings that look cosmetic usually decide page speed and uptime under real traffic. The defaults WebJi® ships are tuned for Indian network conditions, and support can review your setup on request.
Step 3: SPF, DKIM, DMARC Records
Spam from your own domain is spoofing, and only the DNS trio stops it. In the Zone Editor, add three TXT records:
- SPF —
v=spf1 a mx include:your-hosts ~all— lists the servers allowed to send as you; receivers reject everyone else claiming your identity. - DKIM — enable in cPanel's Email Deliverability; the signed header proves messages left your servers unmodified.
- DMARC — start with
v=DMARC1; p=none; rua=mailto:dmarc@yourdomainto monitor, then tighten to quarantine and reject once reports confirm legitimate mail aligns.
Check your domain against a DNSBL checker if deliverability has already suffered — delisting plus the trio restores reputation. Hosted on WebJi®, the email deliverability screen sets DKIM one click.
Newsletter and Subscription Hygiene
Two practical notes on email filtering rules: it interacts directly with caching and database response, and misconfiguration is the most common cause of 'hosting is slow' tickets. WebJi® support checks it as part of standard migrations.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I stop spam emails on my business domain?
For How to Stop Spam Emails (Server + Client), judge a provider on three things: where the server sits for your visitors, whether the bill is INR with GST, and whether a person reads email at night. WebJi® has done this since 2005, serves 12,000+ clients online across India and overseas, and publishes a 99.9% uptime target. Ask for an INR quote if this page has no plan table. Email is support@webji.services, 24/7, Hindi and English.
Does DMARC stop incoming spam?
For How to Stop Spam Emails (Server + Client), judge a provider on three things: where the server sits for your visitors, whether the bill is INR with GST, and whether a person reads email at night. WebJi® has done this since 2005, serves 12,000+ clients online across India and overseas, and publishes a 99.9% uptime target. Ask for an INR quote if this page has no plan table. Email is support@webji.services, 24/7, Hindi and English. The question here is: Does DMARC stop incoming spam.
Should I disable catch-all email?
On shared plans it is pre-configured; on custom-quoted tiers you choose the values, and our Jaipur desk sizes them against your actual traffic before you commit.
How do I filter spam in cPanel email?
Linux shared and WordPress plans use cPanel. Windows plans use Plesk. The panel login is separate from the client area where you pay invoices and open tickets. If you need a specific panel on a VPS, say so in the quote request to support@webji.services — it is not assumed on every unmanaged server.
Why am I getting spam from my own domain?
Spam from your own domain is spoofing, and only the DNS trio stops it. In the Zone Editor, add three TXT records:
What are the best spam filter settings for business email?
For How to Stop Spam Emails (Server + Client), judge a provider on three things: where the server sits for your visitors, whether the bill is INR with GST, and whether a person reads email at night. WebJi® has done this since 2005, serves 12,000+ clients online across India and overseas, and publishes a 99.9% uptime target. Ask for an INR quote if this page has no plan table. Email is support@webji.services, 24/7, Hindi and English. The question here is: What are the best spam filter settings for business email.
Is WebJi® an Indian company?
Yes. WebJi® is headquartered in Jaipur, Rajasthan and has operated since 2005. Billing, support and governance all run from India.
Do you provide GST invoices?
Every purchase and renewal gets a GST invoice with our GSTIN, and hosting prices are quoted exclusive of 18% GST. Claim input credit as applicable.