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How to Set Up Auto-Clean for an Email Account in SmarterMail

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The Auto-Clean feature in SmarterMail 16 helps manage mailbox storage by automatically deleting older or larger emails from specific folders like Deleted Items, Junk Email, or Sent Items. This helps users stay within their storage limits and keeps their inbox organized.


Steps to Configure Auto-Clean in SmarterMail 16 (User Level)

1. Log In to SmarterMail

Log in to the SmarterMail 16 web interface using your email account credentials.

 

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2. Navigate to Auto-Clean Settings

Go to:
Settings → Folder Auto-Clean

 

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3. Enable Auto-Clean Override

Check the option for "Override Auto-Clean Settings" to customize your own rules.

 

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4. Create a New Auto-Clean Rule

Click on "New Rule" to create a rule for cleaning specific folders.

 

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5. Choose the Folder to Clean

Select the folder you want the rule to apply to:

  • Deleted Items

  • Junk Email

  • Sent Items

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6. Set Cleanup Type

Choose one of the following options:

  • By Size: Set a size threshold (e.g., clean the folder once it reaches 10MB, reduce to 5MB).

  • By Age: Set an age limit (e.g., delete emails older than 30 days).

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7. Save the Rule

After entering your cleanup criteria, click Save to apply the rule.


Benefits of Using Auto-Clean:

  • Automatically manages email storage.

  • Prevents unnecessary buildup in common folders.

  • Helps avoid exceeding mailbox quotas.

 


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