Hello,
I understand that MailChannels is a popular choice for email filtering, but it can be expensive. I am wondering if you filter emails on your server before sending them to MailChannels?
Additionally, since both client-a and client-b send emails through MailChannels, I am curious if it is possible for them to go directly through your local server instead.
I don't see any reason why we should filter emails twice since MailChannels' outbound filtering is already comprehensive. If both Client A and Client B are using the same server, then local delivery typically takes priority and doesn't go through MailChannels.
Can you please explain what problem you're facing that has led to this situation?
MailChannels provides the option to filter outgoing mail, which ensures better email delivery and prevents IP addresses from being added to blacklists. This cloud-based SMTP relay has the ability to identify and block spammers, ensuring added security. With features such as phishing and spam detection technology, support for multiple passwords, and log search, MailChannels allows you to effectively manage your emails.
Additionally, filtering incoming MailChannels messages protects against phishing, spam, malware, and other online threats through various security standards such as SSL/TLS, DMARC, DKIM, and SPF. The "Quarantine Digest" option also enables the direct blocking of incoming messages while offering detailed logging logs. With a simple and intuitive user interface, MailChannels guarantees 99.98% uptime and minimal failures while working within different cloud systems.
if you're looking to filter emails before sending them to MailChannels, you would typically need to implement your own filtering system on your server. This would require setting up and configuring email filtering software or services to scan incoming emails and then forward them to MailChannels for further processing.
Regarding the possibility of sending emails directly through your local server instead of using MailChannels, it depends on your specific setup and requirements. Generally, using MailChannels can help improve email deliverability and reduce the likelihood of emails being marked as spam by recipient servers. If you choose to send emails directly through your local server, you may need to ensure that your server has proper configuration, reputation management, and security measures in place to avoid any potential deliverability issues.
While MailChannels provides valuable services, it does come at a cost. The pricing depends on factors such as the number of outgoing emails, the reputation of your IP addresses, and the volume of traffic. To reduce expenses, some organizations choose to implement their own email filtering systems on their servers before sending emails to MailChannels for further filtering.
Regarding your second question, if client-a and client-b are currently sending emails through MailChannels, it may not be possible to send those emails directly through your local server. The reason is that MailChannels acts as an intermediary to improve email deliverability by managing reputation, performing filtering, and ensuring compliance with email protocols. Bypassing MailChannels could lead to potential delivery issues and reduced effectiveness in preventing spam or other malicious content.
Filtering emails on the server before sending them to MailChannels is indeed a viable strategy. It allows us to eliminate spam and reduce costs by only forwarding legitimate emails. However, considering that both client-a and client-b are using MailChannels, routing their emails directly through our local server could lead to complications, such as increased server load and potential deliverability issues due to IP reputation.
It's essential to weigh the benefits against the risks of bypassing a dedicated email filtering service like MailChannels.