[Evolution-users] Receive mail directly on my own computer

[Michael S.]

On Sun, 2025-10-19 at 01:20 +0100, Pete Biggs wrote:
> 
> > ...
> 
> With all respect, I think you need to read up a bit on how mail
> transport works - what each of those ports is used for is fairly
> fundamental knowledge if you are running a service. But a quick run
> down
> 
>  25 - SMTP used for moving mail between servers
> 587 - Mail submission: how users get mail into the system
> 465 - SMTPS i.e. SMTP over SSL
> 143 - IMAP
> 993 - IMAPS
> 
> A word of warning - any mail system open to the internet on port 25
> will be a target of abuse. Only open ports widely if you know what you
> are doing.  I've run mail servers and you have no idea how much the
> commercial mail providers protect you from the worst abuse.
> 
> > 
To echo Pete, take a look just at port 25. 

I would be pleased to share my bin/bash script with you that specifically
track port 25 abuse.

=== ACTIONS MENU ===
1. Check port 25 status
2. Monitor current connections
3. Check mail queue
4. Analyze mail logs
5. Check suspicious processes
6. Block port 25
7. Unblock port 25
8. Stop mail services
9. Show security recommendations
10. Run full scan (options 1-5)
11. Clear mail queue
12. Fix alias database
13. Configure Postfix relay
14. Test email configuration
15. Emergency cleanup
0. Exit
Select an option (0-10): 

> 
> 
> Use 'telnet' to make sure the correct ports are open - i.e. 
> 
>     telnet localhost 25
> 
> 
> you should get an smtp postfix prompt if it's working. 
> 
> 
> > 
> > Or what's a good simple tutorial to read?
> 
> I don't think you can go wrong by digesting the documentation on the
> postfix.org site.
> 
> P. 

-- 
Michael S.
Evo is awesome!