Blacklisting a domain in Plesk allows you to block unwanted emails from specific sources using the built-in spam filtering system. While Plesk's spam filter catches most unwanted messages automatically, adding domains to the blacklist ensures that future emails from those sources are blocked entirely. This is particularly effective for preventing spam from specific servers or email addresses.

How to Blacklist a Domain

  1. Step 1: Sign in to Plesk

    Log in to your Plesk control panel with your administrator credentials.

    Plesk login screen

  2. Step 2: Navigate to Tools and Settings

    Choose Tools and Settings from the left-hand menu.

    Tools and Settings menu

  3. Step 3: Access the Spam Filter

    Scroll down to the Mail section and click on Spam Filter.

    Spam Filter option in Mail section

  4. Step 4: Open the Black List

    Select the Black List tab at the top of the screen, then click the Add Domain button.

    Black List tab with Add Domain button

  5. Step 5: Add Email Addresses or Domains

    Enter the email addresses or domains you want to blacklist. You can add multiple entries by separating them with a comma, space, or newline.

    Click the OK button to save your changes.

    Add domain dialog box

  6. Step 6: Confirm the Changes

    You will receive a confirmation notification indicating that the addresses have been successfully added to the blacklist.

    Success confirmation message