How do I install and configure Dovecot?

To configure Dovecot, edit the file /etc/dovecot/dovecot. conf and its included config files in /etc/dovecot/conf. d/ . By default all installed protocols will be enabled via an include directive in /etc/dovecot/dovecot.

What is the difference between Postfix and Dovecot?

Postfix is an open-source mail transfer agent (MTA), a service used to send and receive emails. Dovecot is an IMAP/POP3 server and in our setup it will also handle local delivery and user authentication.

How do I know if Dovecot is installed?

To check that Postfix and Dovecot are running and to find startup errors, follow these steps:

1. Run this command to check that Postfix is running: service postfix status.
2. Next, run this command to check that Dovecot is running: service dovecot status.
3. Examine the results.
4. Try to restart the services.

Is Dovecot a MTA?

Both mbox and Maildir have wide support across various e-mail software including MTAs and MDAs, and both are fully supported by Dovecot. Dovecot also offers its own high-performance mailbox format: dbox.

How do I enable Dovecot?

Use the following steps to start the Dovecot service:

1. Use the following chkconfig command to verify that the Dovecot application will run when the server is restarted: sudo chkconfig –level 345 dovecot on.
2. Use the following command to start the Dovecot service: sudo service dovecot start.

What is Dovecot LDA?

The Dovecot LDA is a local delivery agent, which takes mail from an MTA and delivers it to a user’s mailbox, while keeping Dovecot index files up to date.

How does Dovecot work?

Dovecot developers primarily aim to produce a lightweight, fast and easy-to-set-up open-source email server. The primary purpose of Dovecot is to act as mail storage server. Mail is delivered to the server using some mail delivery agent (MDA) and stored for later access with an email client (mail user agent, or MUA).

How do I test my Dovecot IMAP?

Test using imaps port (assuming you haven’t disabled imaps port): # openssl s_client -connect imap.example.com:993 * OK Dovecot ready. Test using imap port and STARTTLS command (works also with imap port): # openssl s_client -connect imap.example.com:143 -starttls imap * OK Dovecot ready.

What is Dovecot sieve?

The Dovecot Sieve plugin provides mail filtering facilities at time of final message delivery using the Sieve (RFC 5228) language. By writing Sieve scripts, users can customize how messages are delivered, e.g. whether they are forwarded or stored in special folders.

How do I find my port 993?

STEPS TO FOLLOW

1. Run the netcat TCP connectivity test first: Network connectivity testing.
2. If that is successful, run the following command to confirm SSL traffic to port 993 is not blocked: openssl s_client -connect outlook.office365.com:993 -crlf -quiet.
3. The output for a good connection looks like this:

How do I enable sieve in Dovecot?

Sieve-Dovecot Configuration

1. Enable sieve plugin support for dovecot-lmtp.
2. Edit sieve dovecot-pluign configuration.
3. Restart Dovecot.
4. Create global sieve rules file.
5. Enable sieverules plugin in roundcube config.
6. Configure sieverules plugin to use correct managesieve service port.

What is Dovecot pigeonhole?

In the literal sense, a pigeonhole is a a hole or recess inside a dovecot for pigeons to nest in. It is, however, also the name for one of a series of small, open compartments in a cabinet used for filing or sorting mail.

How do I install Dovecot server?

To install Dovecot server with the POP3 and IMAP functions support, run the following command: You can also install various Dovecot modules like, MySQL and PostgreSQL database support, mail filtering, full text search, spam filter training and ldap directory. To install additional modules run:

What is a dovecot IMAP server?

Dovecot is an Open source IMAP and POP3 server for GNU/Linux / UNIX-like systems, written primarily with security in mind. However, it is also focused on being fast and easy to install and use. Dovecot is among the best performing IMAP servers while still supporting the standard mbox and Maildir formats.

What makes Dovecot user authentication so special?

Another important aspect is that Dovecot’s user authentication is extremely flexible and feature-rich, supporting many different authentication databases and mechanisms. Users will never feel alone because Dovecot tries to be admin-friendly. Common error messages are made as easily understandable as possible. So, now we can get started.

How do I use dovecot with Exim?

See also all dovecot packages. A good starting point is to read the documentation located in /usr/share/doc/dovecot-core. Dovecot can be used in conjunction with Exim to create an SMTP-AUTH mechanism for authenticating SMTP requests.