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Old 03-12-2008, 03:16 AM   #1
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How to set up secure smtp server

hello,

i have debian running 24/7. i would like to set up smtp server so i could send allways emails with my laptop whereever i am.

there must be some authencation system. usename and password.

recieving emails is not necessary.

can someone help me? tired to read about sendmail, but it was to complicated for me!
 
Old 03-12-2008, 09:24 PM   #2
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Deny relay's and just make sure smtp authentication is enabled.
 
Old 03-13-2008, 02:46 PM   #3
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i want the server to reley my emails when i'm sitting somewhere using public wifi, but i do not want to others finding out this server and start using it.all smtp servers allow releying if you are connected with the same ISP so i need to put it under the password.
 
Old 03-13-2008, 02:49 PM   #4
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Loo kat something like postfix with sasl authorisation - trickykids point is to not allow relaying to unathorised users

See www.postfix.org
 
Old 03-13-2008, 11:19 PM   #5
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If you decide to use sendmail, there's a very good howto here at http://www.linuxquestions.org/questi...-howto-224543/
 
  


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