why nginx requires authentication for smtp server?
according to the nginx documentation an http authetication service is mandatory for proxying a mail server. This is reasonable for your client who want to send emails through your server (465, 587) but why it is for recieving email from other mail servers (25)? (e.g gmail.com)
nginx smtp nginx-reverse-proxy
asked Nov 26 '18 at 9:55
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according to the nginx documentation an http authetication service is mandatory for proxying a mail server. This is reasonable for your client who want to send emails through your server (465, 587) but why it is for recieving email from other mail servers (25)? (e.g gmail.com)
nginx smtp nginx-reverse-proxy
asked Nov 26 '18 at 9:55
miracle genuismiracle genuis
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Nginx can perform the function of a Mail Proxy only. For "recieving email from other mail servers" you need an MTA such as Postfix.
– Richard Smith
Nov 26 '18 at 10:54
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according to the nginx documentation an http authetication service is mandatory for proxying a mail server. This is reasonable for your client who want to send emails through your server (465, 587) but why it is for recieving email from other mail servers (25)? (e.g gmail.com)
nginx smtp nginx-reverse-proxy
asked Nov 26 '18 at 9:55
miracle genuismiracle genuis
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according to the nginx documentation an http authetication service is mandatory for proxying a mail server. This is reasonable for your client who want to send emails through your server (465, 587) but why it is for recieving email from other mail servers (25)? (e.g gmail.com)
nginx smtp nginx-reverse-proxy
nginx smtp nginx-reverse-proxy
asked Nov 26 '18 at 9:55
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asked Nov 26 '18 at 9:55
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asked Nov 26 '18 at 9:55
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Nginx can perform the function of a Mail Proxy only. For "recieving email from other mail servers" you need an MTA such as Postfix.
– Richard Smith
Nov 26 '18 at 10:54
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Nginx can perform the function of a Mail Proxy only. For "recieving email from other mail servers" you need an MTA such as Postfix.
– Richard Smith
Nov 26 '18 at 10:54
Nginx can perform the function of a Mail Proxy only. For "recieving email from other mail servers" you need an MTA such as Postfix.
– Richard Smith
Nov 26 '18 at 10:54
Nginx can perform the function of a Mail Proxy only. For "recieving email from other mail servers" you need an MTA such as Postfix.
– Richard Smith
Nov 26 '18 at 10:54
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Nginx can perform the function of a Mail Proxy only. For "recieving email from other mail servers" you need an MTA such as Postfix.
– Richard Smith
Nov 26 '18 at 10:54