Creating department-specific trash rules

Last published : Apr 17, 2026
To create a department-specific trash rule
  1. In the left navigation pane, click Departments.
  2. Search for and select the department for which you want to add a trash rule.
    Note: Alta Surveillance lists all departments. You can use the filtering options to search the required department. Options include filtering by department name, exception employees, and reviewers associated with the department.
  3. Navigate to the Trashtab, and then clickNew.
The New Trash Rule dialog box appears.
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  1. In the Inbound Address filed, type an email address or domain.
    Note: When you specify a domain, do not add the@symbol.
  2. In the Type field, select a Domain or an Email Address.
  3. Select the Status check box to activate the rule.
Do not select the check box if you want to keep the rule in the deactivated state.
  1. Select the Propagate check box to ensure the sub-departments inherit the rule.
Do not select the check box if you do not want to propagate rule to sub-departments.
  1. Click OK.