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How to Block Emails Containing the Stop Word in DirectAdmin
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How to Block Emails Containing the Stop Word in DirectAdmin

June 21, 2026

Overview: How to Block Emails Containing the Stop Word in DirectAdmin

This guide explains How to Block Emails Containing the Stop Word in DirectAdmin step‑by‑step and why it matters for security, uptime, and performance. It’s written for small and medium businesses that rely on Blackhawk MSP for proactive, managed IT support in the Bay Area and beyond.

  • ✅ Clear, actionable steps
  • ✅ Best‑practice notes from our MSP engineers
  • ✅ Links to related services and help
Tip: If you’re short on time, contact us — we’ll handle this for you and verify everything is working.

DirectAdmin allows you to block emails containing the Stop word.


1. Log in to your DirectAdmin Account.


2. In the E-Mail Manager section, click on SPAM Filters. Alternatively, type SPAM Filters in the search bar, and the option will appear. Click on it.
How to Block Emails Containing the Stop Word in DirectAdmin


3. Under Block By, select the Stop Word option from the drop-down menu.


4. In Value, type the stop word you want to block.
How to Block Emails Containing the Stop Word in DirectAdmin

5. Click on Block.


You can add the Stop word as many times as you want. However, if you want to avoid blocking partial matches with other words, use space before and after your Stop word.

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Need help? Blackhawk MSP can do this for you, verify success, and document the change. Call 1‑925‑218‑4000 or open a ticket.

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