Modules - Maildrop

Overview

The fetchmail package can conveniently retrieve mail from other servers allowing the 'centralization' of e-mail on a single server.

Installation

If you did not select this module to be included during the installation process, you must first install the module.

Configuration

Any number of servers can be added to the maildrop list using the "Add Maildrop Entry" form. The interval polling time can be configured from 1 minute up to 3 hours.

Server - The server name. For example, gmail.com.

Protocol - The server protocol. Currently, POP3, IMAP and APOP protcols are supported. If you do not know the protocol, you can have the system auto-detect by selecting 'auto'.

Username - This is the username on the source server.

Password - This is the password on the source server.

Local User - This is the username of a mail account configured to receive mail on the server you are configuring.

Keep On Server - Enable this checkbox to leave a copy of the mail on the server.

Active - Enable this checkbox to start polling the remote server for mail to fetch.

Note: As with any other POP3 or IMAP connection, your username and password for the mail account on the destination mail server will be passed in clear text.

Troubleshooting

Have a look at the system logs if you are having problems. The fetchmail daemon logs to /var/log/maillog. Ignore any entries you see similar to:

Server CommonName mismatch: localhost.localdomain != mail.pointclark.net

This entry is a result of fetchmail attempting to use SSL for authentication.

Links

• Fetchmail Home Page