Question : how to configure dovecot server in linux ?
Question : step by step dovecot server configuration in centos 6 ?
Question : what is dovecot and how to configure ?
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IP - 10.20.2.33
Hostname - khandwa.lokesh.com
OS - CentOS 6
MTA - Mail Transfer Agent
SMTP- Simple mail transfer protocol
Port :SMTP -25 | POP: 110 | POPs: 995 | IMAP: 143 | IMAPs: 993
Dovecot is an open source IMAP and POP3 email server for Linux/UNIX-like systems, written with security primarily in mind. Dovecot is an excellent choice for both small and large installations. It's fast, simple to set up, requires no special administration.
Step 1
Install Dovecot
yum installs dovecot*
step 2
Configure Dovecot
configuration file is /etc/dovecot/dovecot.conf
vi /etc/dovecot/dovecot.conf
Go to the bottom and add following line
protocols = imap pop3
mail_location = maildir:~/mail
pop3_uidl_format = %08Xu%08Xv
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| dovecot server |
step 3
Restart Dovecot Service
service dovecot restart
step 4
Test your Dovecot connectivity:pop3
telnet localhost 110
Note: Default port of dovecot is 110
Type quit : for exit
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