Setup In Evolution

After package installation Evolution needs to be instructed on how to use these scripts. They are setup as incoming mail filters.

• Determine where the scripts have been installed. This can be discovered by typing:-

  • 'evolution-clamav-scripts-location'

• Open Evolution

• Go to "Edit" > "Message Filters"

• Click "Add"

• Apply following settings:

  • Select Incoming
  • Rule Name: ClamAV - Incoming (or anything else)
  • Click "Add Condition"
  • Select "Pipe to Program"
  • Then using the location determined above, either:
    • Select the evolution-clamav.sh file for foreground scanning
    • or
    • Select the evolution-clamavd.sh file to use the daemon
  • Select "returns greater than"
  • Enter "0"
  • Click "Add Action"
  • Choose "Delete" or "Move to Folder" and enter a quarantine folder
  • Click "OK"
  • Repeat this section for an Outgoing message filter