Instructions for creating client-side spam filters with NMIA for messages flagged by SpamAssassin.

Please note: If your messages are not being flagged by SpamAssassin, please contact NMIA at (505)247-0888.

1. If you'd like to create a folder to store you spam messages, you should do so first, otherwise skip this step.
   • Click on the 'Mailbox' button on the menu at the top, and then on 'New...'.
   • Type the name of the mailbox you'd like to store you spam in, and click 'OK'.
2. Click on 'Tools' on the menu at the top and then on 'Filters'.
3. On the left side of this new window, click on 'New'.
4. On the right, make sure that 'Incoming' is checked.
5. Use the drop-down menu to select '<<Any Header>>'.
6. On the next line, select 'contains' and type 'QQQQQ' in the field to the right (see this note).
7. Under the section labeled 'Action', use the first drop-down menu to select 'Transfer To'.
8. A new button now appears to the right of the drop-down menu. Use this button to select the name of the folder where you would like your spam to go.

If you need further assistance please call us during business hours at 247-0888.

1. If you'd like to create a folder to store you spam messages, you should do so first.
   • Click on the 'Mailbox' button on the menu at the top, and down to 'New...'.
   • Type the name of the mailbox you'd like to store you spam in, and click 'OK'.
2. Click on 'Tools' on the menu at the top and then on 'Filters'.
3. On the left side of this new window, click on 'New'.
4. On the right, make sure that 'Incoming' is checked.
5. Use the drop-down menu to select '<<Any Header>>'.
6. On the next line, select 'contains' and type 'QQQQQ' in the field to the right (see this note).
7. Under the section labeled 'Action', use the first drop-down menu to select 'Transfer To'.
8. A new button now appears to the right of the drop-down menu. Use this button to select the name of the folder where you would like your spam to go.

If you need further assistance please call us during business hours at 247-0888.

To filter spam messages with Outlook Express, please send a request to help@nmia.com letting us know that you are using Outlook Express and you would like us to flag your messages in the subject line. We will respond to your message to let you know when we have done so, at which point you can setup Outlook Express to filter these messages by performing the following steps:

1. In Outlook Express, click on 'Tools' on the menu at the top, then 'Message Rules' and then on 'Mail'.
2. Under '1. Select the conditions for your rule:' place a checkmark next to 'Where the subject line contains specific words'.
3. Under '2. Select the Actions for your rule' place a checkmark next to 'Move it to the specified folder' if you would like to save your spam, or 'Delete it' if you would not.
4. Under '3. Rule Description (click on an underlined value to edit it):' click on 'contains specific words'.
5. In the field labeled 'Type specific words or a phrase, and click Add' type: 'QQQQQ'. (See this note). Then click 'OK'.
6. If you chose to save your spam to a folder, click on 'specified' to select the folder where you want to move your spam, and then click 'OK'. If you do not yet have a folder for your spam, click 'New Folder' to create one.
7. Under '4. Name of the rule' type the name of your mail filter and click 'OK'.
8. Click 'OK', and as long as you now have a checkmark next to the name of your spam filter, it is active.
9. Click 'OK' one last time, and you're done.

If you need further assistance please call us during business hours at 247-0888.

To filter spam messages with Outlook 97, please send a request to help@nmia.com letting us know that you are using Outlook 97 and you would like us to flag your messages in the subject line. We will respond to your message to let you know when we have done so, at which point you can setup Outlook 97 to filter these messages by performing the following steps:

1. Create the folder for your spam by clicking on 'File' on the menu at the top, then on 'Folder' and lastly on 'New Folder'. Enter 'SPAM' for your spam folder and click 'OK'.
2. Click on 'Tools' and then on 'Inbox Assistance'.
3. Click on 'Add'.
4. Place a checkmark next to 'All Messages'.
5. In the field labeled 'Subject:' enter 'QQQQQ'. (See this note)
6. Place a checkmark next to 'Move to' and select the spam mailbox you created earlier.
7. Click 'OK' and you're done.

If you need further assistance please call us during business hours at 247-0888.

1. In Outlook 98, Click on 'Tools' on the menu bar at the top, then on 'Rules Wizard...'.
2. Select 'New...', and then 'check messages when they arrive', and then click 'Next'.
3. Place a checkmark next to 'with specific words in the message header'.
4. In the lower portion of the window, click on 'specific words'.
5. In the 'Search Text' window, type X-Spam-Level: QQQQQ (see this note).
6. Click 'OK', and then 'Next'.
7. Place a checkmark next to 'move it to the specified folder'.
8. In the lower portion of the window, click on 'specified folder'.
9. Select the mailbox where you would like spam to be saved. Select 'Deleted Items' if you do not want to save your spam anywhere. You can click 'New' if you'd like to create a spam folder at this time.
10. Click 'OK' and then 'Finish'.
11. As long as there is a checkmark next to this new rule, it is active.
12. Click 'OK' to exit the rules wizard.

If you need further assistance please call us during business hours at 247-0888.

1. In Outlook 2000, Click on 'Tools' on the menu bar at the top, then on 'Rules Wizard...'.
2. Select 'New...', and then 'check messages when they arrive', and then click 'Next'.
3. Place a checkmark next to 'with specific words in the message header'.
4. In the lower portion of the window, click on 'specific words'.
5. In the 'Search Text' window, type X-Spam-Level: QQQQQ (see this note).
6. Click 'OK', and then 'Next'.
7. Place a checkmark next to 'move it to the specified folder'.
8. In the lower portion of the window, click on 'specified folder'.
9. Select the mailbox where you would like spam to be saved. Select 'Deleted Items' if you do not want to save your spam anywhere. You can click 'New' if you'd like to create a spam folder at this time.
10. Click 'OK' and then 'Finish'.
11. As long as there is a checkmark next to this new rule, it is active.
12. Click 'OK' to exit the rules wizard.

If you need further assistance please call us during business hours at 247-0888.

1. In Outlook 2002, Click on 'Tools' on the menu bar at the top, then on 'Rules Wizard...'.
2. Place a checkmark next to 'with specific words in the message header', and click 'Next'.
3. In the lower portion of the window, click on 'specific words'.
4. In the search text window type X-Spam-Level: QQQQQ (see this note).
5. Click on 'Add', then on 'OK', and then 'Next'.
6. Place a checkmark next to 'move it to the specified folder'.
7. In the lower portion of the window, click on 'specified'.
8. Select the mailbox where you would like spam to be saved. Select 'Deleted Items' if you do not want to save your spam anywhere. You can click 'New' if you'd like to create a spam folder at this time.
9. Click 'OK' and 'OK' again, and you're filter will be activated.

If you need further assistance please call us during business hours at 247-0888.

1. In Netscape, open the messenger program, by clicking on 'Communicator' in the menu at the top, and then on 'Messenger'.
2. If you'd like to create a new folder to store your spam messages, porform the following steps:
   • Click on 'File' on the menu at the top, and then on 'New Folder...'.
   • Type the name of the folder where your want your spam to be stored. Select 'Local mail', under 'Create as a subfolder of:'.
   • Click 'OK'.
3. Now click on 'Edit' on the menu at the top, and then on 'Message Filters...'.
4. Select 'Inbox' under 'Filters for:'.
5. Click on 'New'.
6. In the field labeled 'Filter name:', type 'X-Spam-Level'.
7. Click 'Advanced', and type 'X-Spam-Level' in the field labeled 'New Message Header:'. Now click 'Add' and the 'OK'.
8. Make sure 'Match any of the following' is selected.
9. In the dropdown menu, next to 'the' select 'X-Spam_Level'.
10. In the dropdown menu, next to 'of the message' select 'contains', and 'QQQQQ' (see this note).
11. Now select 'Move to Folder' next to 'then'.
12. Now select the folder that you created for spam, or 'Deleted Items'.
13. Click 'OK' to save the changes.
14. Once again, click 'OK' to save the changes.

If you need further assistance please call us during business hours at 247-0888.

1. In Netscape, open the messenger program, by clicking on 'Communicator' in the menu at the top, and then on 'Messenger'.
2. If you'd like to create a new folder to store your spam messages, porform the following steps:
   • Click on 'File' on the menu at the top, and then on 'New Folder...'.
   • Type the name of the folder where your want your spam to be stored. Select 'Local mail', under 'Create as a subfolder of:'.
   • Click 'OK'.
3. Now click on 'Edit' on the menu at the top, and then on 'Message Filters...'.
4. Select 'Inbox' under 'Filters for:'.
5. Click on 'New'.
6. In the field labeled 'Filter name:', type 'X-Spam-Level'.
7. Click 'Advanced', and type 'X-Spam-Level' in the field labeled 'New Message Header:'. Now click 'Add' and then 'OK'.
8. Make sure 'Match any of the following' is selected.
9. In the dropdown menu, next to 'the' select 'X-Spam_Level'.
10. In the dropdown menu, next to 'of the message' select 'contains', and enter: 'QQQQQ' (see this note).
11. Now select 'Move to Folder' next to 'then'.
12. Now select the folder that you created for spam, or 'Trash'.
13. Click 'OK' to save the changes. As long as you have a checkmark to the right of the filter name, your spam filter is now active.
14. Once again, click 'OK' to save the changes.

If you need further assistance please call us during business hours at 247-0888.

Click here if you are using Netscape 7.x on a Macintosh.

1. Click on 'Tools' on the menu at the top, and then on 'Message Filters'.
2. Click on 'New' button, which will open the 'Filter Rules' window.
3. Enter a name for this filter in the field labeled 'Filter name:'.
4. Leave 'Match any of the following' selected and use the left drop-down menu to select 'Customize...'.
5. In the field labeled 'New Message Header:', type 'X-Spam-Level', and then click 'Add' and then 'OK'.
6. Now select 'X-Spam-Level' in the left drop-down menu, and 'contains' on the right drop-down menu.
7. In the field to the right of the two drop-down menus, type 'QQQQQ' (see this note). You can modify the filter at any time by changing the number of Q's. More Q's will filter less spam, less will filter more.
8. Under 'Perform this action' select 'Move to Folder' if you plan on saving your spam, or 'Delete the message' if you do not.
9. Select the folder where you would like to save your spam if you chose to do so in the previous step. You may also create a folder for your spam at this time, by clicking on 'New folder...'.
10. Now, click 'OK'.
11. Make sure you have a checkmark in the checkbox under 'Enabled' before you click 'OK' and now your filter is active.

To filter spam messages with Netscape 7.x using a Macintosh, please send a request to help@nmia.com letting us know that you are using a Macintosh with Netscape 7.x and you would like us to flag your messages in the subject line. We will respond to your message to let you know when we have done so, at which point you can setup Netscape to filter these messages by performing the following steps:

1. Click on 'Tools' on the menu at the top, and then on 'Message Filters'.
2. Click on 'New' button, which will open the 'Filter Rules' window.
3. Enter a name for this filter in the field labeled 'Filter name:'.
4. Leave 'Match any of the following' selected and use the left drop-down menu to select 'Subject', and 'contains' in the right drop-down menu.
5. In the field to the right of the two drop-down menus, type 'QQQQQ' (see this note). You can modify the filter at any time by changing the number of Q's. More Q's will filter less spam, less will filter more.
6. Under 'Perform this action' select 'Move to Folder' if you plan on saving your spam, or 'Delete the message' if you do not.
7. Select the folder where you would like to save your spam if you chose to do so in the previous step. You may also create a folder for your spam at this time, by clicking on 'New folder...'.
8. Now, click 'OK'.
9. Make sure you have a checkmark in the checkbox under 'Enabled' before you click 'OK' and now your filter is active.

If you need further assistance please call us during business hours at 247-0888.