As the name implies, instant messaging allows for immediate communication between computer users in real time. It is useful for a number of tasks, including:

CAUTION:This practice is NOT recommended.

No spam filter is completely accurate in identifying spam. Some messages flagged as spam are actually legitimate (false positives), while others that are clearly spam slip through the filter (false negatives). Perhaps the most important fact to remember about any spam filtering program is this: Some messages flagged as spam may be important ones you need to keep. Without actually reading those messages, you won't know for sure.

NC State sends certain information by e-mail only (e.g., information about classes, student accounts, eBILLs, employment, benefits). To avoid missing time-sensitive and other important communications, you will need to make sure that NC State always has your currrent e-mail address.

X-Spam-Flag filter

X-Spam-Flag filter

X-Spam-Flag filter

NOTE: Outlook Express is not currently able to use filters based on the PureMessage headers.

X-Spam-Flag filter

X-Spam-Flag filter

To automatically set up a spam folder in your Inbox and create a server-side X-Spam-Flag filter that will place any spam-flagged mail into that folder, use the setup tool found on the following page:

https://sysnews.ncsu.edu/tools-php/spam-filter-setup.php

If you want to create an X-Spam-Flag filter manually or add an X-Spam-Level filter to make your spam filtering capability more sensitive, then follow the steps below.