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= Welcome to SpamAssassin =

Spam``Assassin is a mature, widely-deployed open source project that serves as a mail filter to identify [[Spam]].  Spam``Assassin uses a variety of mechanisms including header and text analysis, Bayesian filtering, DNS blocklists, and collaborative filtering databases. Spam``Assassin runs on a server, and filters spam before it reaches your mailbox. '''Read more about [[SpamAssassin|SpamAssassin]]''' »

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=== Spamassassin Help ===

 * How to [[StartUsing|Start Using]] Spam``Assassin: a quick guide
 * [[FrequentlyAskedQuestions|Frequently Asked Questions]]
 * [[UsingSpamAssassin|Using Spamassassin]] already? Tips and Tricks and other Documentation
 * [[IntegratingSA|Integrating Spamassassin]] with your Mail Transfer Agent (MTA)
 * [[MailingLists|Mailing Lists]] and other methods of contacting us
 * [[Testimonials|Testimonials]] - We all love SpamAssassin
 * [[ThirdPartySoftware|Third-Party Software]] for SpamAssassin ([[CustomPlugins|plugins]], [[CustomRulesets|rulesets]])
 * [[OtherTricks|Other Tricks]] for getting rid of spam
 * [[http://wiki.mobbing-gegner.de/Linux/SpamAssassin|short German Linklist]]

=== Get Involved ===

Want to be part of the process and contribute to the development of SpamAssassin software or SpamAssassin documentation? You to can become part of the team. Here's how:

 * [[WeLoveVolunteers|We love Volunteers]] - You can help improve Spam``Assassin
 * [[DevelopmentStuff|Development Information]] for developers and those interested in the development process
 * Help edit our [[CollaborativeManual|Wiki]] - You can edit these pages!

''Starting Points:'' CategoryFaq for FAQs,  CategoryCategory for a summary of categories in this online manual, and CategoryInstall for information about installing.