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Introduction

In managing a server or hosting environment, monitoring email traffic is crucial to ensure the integrity and performance of your email services. The E-mail Usage function in Direct Admin offers a powerful tool for administrators to track email activity, identify potential issues, and ensure compliance with policies. This guide provides a detailed walkthrough on how to use the E-mail Usage function to check which email account is sending out the most emails, helping you manage your resources effectively.

Prerequisites

• Direct Admin Access: You must have administrative access to the Direct Admin control panel.
• Familiarity with Direct Admin: Basic knowledge of navigating through Direct Admin panels and functions.
• Email Accounts Set Up: At least one active email account set up in your Direct Admin for monitoring.

Step-by-step guide

Step 1: Log in to DirectAdmin

Log in to your DirectAdmin control panel with the necessary administrative credentials.

Step 2: Access E-Mail Accounts

Navigate to the E-Mail Accounts section from the main dashboard to access email management options.

Step 3: Open the E-Mail Usage Section

Click on E-Mail Usage to view detailed statistics for each email account associated with your hosting environment.

Step 4: Review Email Usage Data

• View Account Statistics
  The E-Mail Usage page displays all email accounts associated with your hosting environment, along with stats for each.
• Locate Sent Email Column
  Identify the column that indicates the number of emails sent by each account.
• Sort by Sent Emails
  Click on the sent emails column header to sort accounts by the number of emails sent, in descending order.
• Identify High-Volume Senders
  The account listed at the top is the highest-volume sender, allowing you to quickly identify accounts that send the most emails.

Conclusion

Monitoring email activity is a vital part of managing a secure and efficient email service. The E-mail Usage function in Direct Admin simplifies this task by providing clear and accessible data on email traffic for each account. By following the steps outlined in this guide, administrators can easily identify high-volume senders and take necessary actions to maintain the health and reputation of their email services.

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