How to Use Message Filtering in mail.mybox.com

If you want to automatically organize, move, forward, or delete incoming messages, you can use the built-in filtering system available in the mail.mybox.com webmail interface.

Filters allow you to create custom rules based on message properties such as:

• Sender address
• Recipient address
• Subject line
• Message content
• Attachment presence
• Other message attributes

Using filters can help you automatically manage your inbox and reduce the amount of manual email sorting required.

Contents

• Accessing the Filters Menu
• Creating a New Filter
• Example: Automatically Delete Messages
• Available Filter Actions
• Managing Existing Filters

Accessing the Filters Menu

After logging in to mail.mybox.com:

1. Click the Settings icon.
2. Select Filters from the menu.
3. Click Add New to create a new filtering rule.

Creating a New Filter

When creating a filter:

1. Enter a descriptive name for the filter.
2. Select the condition that should trigger the rule.
3. Define the value to be matched.
4. Choose the action to perform.
5. Save the filter.

Using clear filter names makes it easier to manage multiple rules later.

Example: Automatically Delete Messages Based on Subject

The following example removes messages containing a specific phrase in the subject line.

Step 1

Enter a filter name, for example:

Delete marketing emails

Step 2

Select the condition:

Subject contains

Step 3

Enter the keyword or phrase to match.

Example:

promotion

Step 4

Choose the action:

Delete message

Step 5

If additional conditions are required, click:

Add another condition

Step 6

Save the filter.

From this point forward, messages matching the specified criteria will be processed automatically.

Available Filter Actions

Depending on your needs, filters can perform actions such as:

Move Message to Folder

Automatically sort messages into selected folders.

Example:

Invoices → Invoices folder

Forward Message

Automatically forward incoming messages to another email address.

Delete Message

Remove messages matching specific conditions.

Mark as Read

Automatically mark selected messages as read.

Apply Multiple Actions

A single filter can perform several actions at once, depending on the available options.

Common Filter Examples

Filter Messages from a Specific Sender

Condition:

From contains

Value:

[email protected]

Action:

Move to folder

Filter Messages Containing a Specific Subject

Condition:

Subject contains

Value:

Invoice

Action:

Move to folder Invoices

Automatically Delete Spam-Like Messages

Condition:

Subject contains

Value:

Congratulations, you won

Action:

Delete message

Managing Existing Filters

You can return to the Filters section at any time to:

• Edit existing filters.
• Change filter priorities.
• Disable filters temporarily.
• Delete filters that are no longer needed.

Filters are applied automatically to newly received messages according to the configured rules.

Summary

The filtering system available in mail.mybox.com allows you to automatically manage incoming emails based on criteria such as sender, subject, or message content.

Filters can be used to:

• Move messages to folders.
• Forward emails.
• Delete unwanted messages.
• Organize your inbox automatically.

By combining multiple conditions and actions, you can create powerful rules that significantly simplify mailbox management.