Policy Example 1 Parent topic

Create a rule to delete attachments with specific file names or extensions and then stamp the affected incoming message with an explanation to the recipients.

Step 1: Specify the Route Parent topic

Procedure

  1. Go to Policy → Policy List.
  2. Click Add.
  3. Select Other from the drop-down list.
    The Step 1: Select Recipients and Senders screen appears.
  4. Next to This rule will apply to, select incoming messages from the drop-down list.
  5. Click the Recipients link.
    The Select addresses screen appears.
    • To apply this rule to any recipients, select Anyone.
    • To apply this rule to specific recipients, select Any of the selected addresses, and then specify the target email address or group.
  6. Click Save.
    The Step 1: Select Recipients and Senders screen re-appears.

Step 2: Specify the Scanning Conditions Parent topic

Procedure

  1. Click Next.
    The Step 2: Select Scanning Conditions screen appears.
  2. Next to Take rule action when, select any condition matched (OR).
  3. To enable the Name or extension condition, select the check box next to it.
  4. Click Name or extension.
    The Attachment Name or Extension screen appears.
  5. Select the file extensions to block or consider blocking.
  6. Click Save.
    The Step 2: Select Scanning Conditions screen re-appears.

Step 3: Specify the Actions Parent topic

Procedure

  1. Click Next.
    The Step 3: Select Actions screen appears.
  2. Under Modify, to enable the Delete attachment action, select the check box next to it.
  3. Select Matching attachment from the drop-down list if it is not already selected.
  4. Select the check box next to Insert stamp in body.
  5. If there is no suitable stamp available from the drop-down list, click Edit.
    The Stamps screen appears.
  6. Click Add to create a new stamp.
    The New Stamp screen appears.
  7. Specify the required information.
  8. Click Save.
    The Stamps screen re-appears.
  9. Click Done.
    The Select Actions screen re-appears.
  10. Select the newly created stamp from the drop-down list.

Step 4: Specify the Priority Parent topic

Procedure

  1. Click Next.
    The Step 4: Name and Order screen appears.
  2. Specify the rule name and order number.
  3. Click Finish.
    The newly created rule will appear highlighted in the Policy List screen.