#Note/Permanent #Email/Management #Email/Privacy #Email/Spam/Prevention
It's crucial to be vigilant when sharing your email address publicly on the internet. To minimize the risk of attracting spam while maintaining online accessibility, consider employing [email address munging](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Address_munging). This technique involves altering your email address in a way that is understandable to humans but less detectable by automated spam bots.
> [! Example]
> Transform "[
[email protected]](mailto:
[email protected])" into "no-one at example dot com"
You may also find more advanced email obfuscation techniques with spam blocking rates [here](https://spencermortensen.com/articles/email-obfuscation/) by Spencer Mortensen.
These methods provide a layer of protection for your email address, deterring automated systems from harvesting it for spam, yet still allows interested parties to contact you.