Mail Server Management¶
LiveConfig enables the complete configuration of a mail server for sending and receiving emails, including spam and virus protection.
Installation¶
To send and receive emails, you need the Postfix (SMTP server) and Dovecot (IMAP/POP3 server) services:
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- Debian/Ubuntu:
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Postfix:
postfix -
Dovecot:
dovecot-pop3d dovecot-imapd dovecot-sieve -
Spam-Filter:
spamassassin -
Virenscanner:
clamav-daemon -
recommended:
opendkim postgrey lc-postsrsd2
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- Rocky Linux:
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Postfix:
postfix -
Dovecot:
dovecot-pop3d dovecot-imapd dovecot-sieve -
Spam-Filter:
spamassassin -
Virenscanner:
clamav-daemon -
recommended:
opendkim postgrey lc-postsrsd2
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Note
When using the installation script, these packages are already installed and set up automatically.
Configuration¶
Under Server administration -> (Select server) -> “E-mail” tab, activate the administration of Postfix and Dovecot.
The Postfix settings are very extensive:
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(coming soon)
Checklist for successful e-mailing¶
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check that the reverse DNS name for the IP address where you’re sending from is configured correctly
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some hosting providers filter outbound traffic on port 25 by default (to prevent spam); in these cases contact their support for unblocking
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(coming soon: more on SPF, DKIM)
Troubleshooting¶
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mail.log / journalctl (coming soon)