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File Name Filters



A file name filter extracts an attachment's file name using the email's MIME headers and applies a decision based on the file name filter settings.

After creating or editing a filter, or number of filters, select Apply Filters to apply the filters to your mail. This button is not available for five minutes after selection.


CREATING A FILE NAME FILTER

  • Go to Filtering > Attachments and select the File Name Filters tab.
  • Select Create and the Create A Filename Pattern Filter window displays.
    • Filename Pattern: Use the asterisk sign (*) to match zero or more characters; use the question mark sign (?) to match a single character. For instance, to filter all executable attachments that include the word sample, create a filter *sample*.exe.
    • Inbound action: Select the action to take on inbound emails that match this filter:
      • Allow: Allow the email.
      • Block: Block the email.

        Important: The domain or user policy determines if the message is quarantined. Go to Policies > Domain Policy or User Policies.
      • Ignore: Take no action.
    • Scan Archives: Select if you want this filter to match files contained within compressed archive files.
    • Comments (optional): Enter optional comments about this file name filter.
  • Select Create or save this extension filter or Cancel to discard changes.

    Important: After creating or editing a filter, or number of filters, select Apply Filters to apply the filters to your mail. This button is not available for five minutes after selection.

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