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Postfix: Deleting Old Emails on a VPS with Ubuntu and POP

Automate deletion of emails older than a specified threshold from all user mailboxes on an Ubuntu VPS using Dovecot and cron scripts.

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Postfix Mail Server Installation Fails to Send Emails to Gmail, Works with ProtonMail: TLS Issue Solution

Fix Postfix TLS certificate verification failures when sending to Gmail by updating the system CA bundle and ensuring hostname matches the SSL certificate.

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Handling DMARC Fails with SPF and DKIM Passes on Mail Servers

Resolve DMARC failures caused by header-from misalignment when SPF and DKIM pass but domains do not match.

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Setting Static IP for Aim Hosting Site Email Server using Static DHCP from Cox Cable

Resolve Aim Hosting email server port forwarding failures by configuring a Static DHCP reservation on the Cox router to maintain a consistent local IP address.

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Fixing Debian Postfix, Dovecot, and SpamAssassin: External Emails Not Accepted But Outgoing Mails Sent

Resolve Debian Postfix rejecting external emails by fixing inet_interfaces and smtpd_recipient_restrictions.

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Multiple MX DNS entries for mail server backup / redundancy?

Configure multiple MX records with distinct priority values to enable automatic failover from a primary mail server to a backup host during downtime.

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Understanding SMTP Server Limits for Direct Email Relays with Postfix

Resolve Postfix direct relay failures to Gmail by correcting smtp transport settings and authentication instead of misusing local connection limits.

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Dovecot and Two Places for Messages: Troubleshooting Guide

Resolve Dovecot message duplication by aligning Postfix and Dovecot delivery configurations to ensure emails reside in a single canonical location.

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Running Additional Services with Docker Compose: A Mail Server Example

Deploy a functional mail server using Docker Compose with persistent storage, secure port mappings, and antivirus scanning.

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Setting Up a Local Email Server with Thunderbird for Multiple Accounts

Resolve the misconception that Thunderbird is a local email server by configuring multiple accounts and using Local Folders for offline access.

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Accessing Docker Mail Server within Another Docker Container: Mailserver Vaultwarden (Bitwarden_rs)

Configure Vaultwarden SMTP settings to send password reset emails via a separate Docker Mail Server container on the same network.

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Setting DNS Records for Your Mail Server on a Tech Support Site

Resolve mail delivery failures and spam filtering by configuring MX, SPF, and DKIM DNS records for your mail server.

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Accessing Docker Mail Server: Vaultwarden (Bitwarden_rs) and Mailserver

Configure Vaultwarden to send emails via a local Docker Mailserver by connecting both containers to the same network and setting SMTP_HOST to the mail server service name.

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Configuring Reverse DNS for Home Email Server IPv6 on Ubuntu 22.04

Resolve email delivery failures caused by missing IPv6 PTR records on Ubuntu 22.04 home servers by verifying ISP support and requesting reverse DNS configuration.

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Setting Up an Internal Email Server (Docker) for Application Home Lab Use

Configure Docker containers to send application notifications via a local internal email server using MailHog or Postfix.

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Understanding Postfix Lookup Table in Tech Support

Resolve Postfix email routing, aliasing, and relay access issues by correctly creating, compiling, and configuring lookup tables.

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Configuring Postfix Mail Server for Multiple Domains: SPF, DKIM, and DMARC

Configure Postfix for multiple domains by integrating SPF, DKIM, and DMARC to ensure email deliverability and prevent spoofing.

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Setting Up Mail Server Forwarding on Router for NAS

Configure router port forwarding and DNS to route external SMTP traffic to a NAS for reliable mail server operation.

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Setting up Email Server with ISP blocking port 25 on VPS using WireGuard tunnel

Bypass ISP port 25 blocks on VPS by routing Postfix email through a WireGuard tunnel to a trusted upstream SMTP gateway.

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Correctly Using Postfix Virtual Aliases for Email Routing

Resolve email routing issues by configuring Postfix virtual aliases to forward messages to specific users or external addresses.

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Troubleshooting Email Issues with Local Postfix Email Server Setup

Resolve local Postfix and Dovecot email delivery failures by fixing firewall port blocks, enabling required protocols, and verifying DNS records.

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Outlook.com Email Server Relaying to Other Organizations Using Outlook.com

Resolve Outlook.com email relaying failures by switching to Exchange Online connectors for secure inter-organization mail flow.

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