Qmail vpopmail setup

This step increases the memory when processing emails. I prefer to not hardcode the port number in the configuration files. Instead I like to add the port number in the services file. We can then duplicate the qmail smtp service and modify the run script so that it will listen on port Qmail should now be configured but not running.

Next we need to configure vpopmail. Both steps require you to specify a password. An example can be found below for a single MySQL database instance.

If you omit line 2, then the same settings will be used for both read and write. You need to create the vpopmail database and grant access to it before using vpopmail. Installation of vpopmail is now complete. Glue for software that do not support vpopmail directly courier software and vpopmail have a long history together. The courier authentication library is supported by a lot of mail related software that do not directly support vpopmail.

It can thus provide the glue between vpopmail and these software such as maildrop. Or you can use the command line interface.

A version is available now for use with vpopmail. Requirements: Qmail Vpopmail Autorespond 2. Login with the postmaster account and password for the domain that you created. Sqwebmail is a web based email client, similar to hotmail. It is extremely efficient and the html is configurable. It is compatible with vpopmail. While different people may give you slightly different recommendations, you can ensure a safe backup of your qmail server if you backup the following 2 directories on a routine basis.

I personally think it's irresponsible nowadays to leave cleartext passwords lying around systems. Qmail has a name for its security. Saving cleartext passwords is not necessareley unsecure, but is enormous potential fir a HUGE security leak under many aspects. Welcome to The updated qmailrocks. Guide updated on 29 th of February Install Vpopmail Vpopmail is one of the major components of this installation. Create the needed Database. Welcome to the MySQL monitor.

All rights reserved. Other names may be trademarks of their respective owners. Do you know another method for this? Finally, I can tell you that I have more than domains running on a server with such config.

Best Georgi.