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How to raise the max-children limit for the spamd (Apache SpamAssassin™) service.

Joshua Browning
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Introduction

Follow the steps below to change the max-children limit in the spamd (Apache SpamAssassin™) service.

 

Procedure

  • Log in to WHM as the root user.
  • Navigate to the following menu: Home »Email »Spamd Startup Configuration
  • Update the value in the text box labeled "Maximum Children"
  • Click the "Save" button.

More information regarding this menu and option can be found in the cPanel & WHM documentation.

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