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Configuration :: MailGuard
Scan
Use MailGuard to scan incoming emails for viruses and malware . Outgoing emails can be scanned for viruses and malware by MailGuard.
Scan
Scan incoming emails
If this option is enabled, incoming emails are scanned for viruses, malware . MailGuard supports the POP3 and IMAP protocols. Enable the inbox account used by your email client to receive emails for monitoring by MailGuard.
Monitor POP3 accounts
If this option is enabled, the POP3 accounts are monitored on the specified ports.
Monitored ports
Default
This button resets the specified port to the default POP3 port.
Monitor IMAP accounts
If this option is enabled, the IMAP accounts are monitored on the specified ports.
Monitored ports
Default
This button resets the specified port to the default IMAP port.
Scan outgoing emails (SMTP)
If this option is enabled, outgoing emails are scanned for viruses and malware.
Monitored ports
Default
This button resets the specified port to the default SMTP port.
Note
To verify the protocols and ports used, call up the properties of your email accounts in your email client program. Default ports are mostly used.