Re: exim4 and virtual domains

[Antony Gelberg <antony@wayforth.co.uk>]

Matt Johnson wrote:
> Hi all,
> 
> I only have one linux server:
> 
> Let's say I own and have dns set up for
> myseconddomain.com - the dns points to a linux server
> ip (that is registered as e.g. myfirstdomain.com).
> Mail headed for myseconddomain.com does indeed reach
> the linux server.
> 
> I want to forward (relay?) all mail that heads to
> myseconddomain.com (eg anyone@myseconddomain.com) to
> johnsonmlw@yahoo.com.
> 
> I've set up exim4 as in the instructions here:
> 
> http://www.debian-administration.org/articles/140
> 
> It all works fine, as long as the linux server has a
> real user account for the "anyone" part of the
> anyone@myseconddomain.com address. I really don't need
> this - I just want to catch *all* email headed to
> example.com and sling it onto exactly one address.
> 
> I've used:
> 
> * : johnsonmlw@yahoo.com
> 
> in the virtual domain aliases, but if a mail is sent
> to matt@myseconddomain.com it bounces unless "matt"
> has an linux account on the server.
> 
> I know I've not been clear - it's through ignorance of
> the subject matter.
> 
> All help appreciated.

There is good info on catchalls, and domain aliases, in the exim FAQ.  I
don't have any links to hand, but poke about on http://www.exim.org, and
you will probably find what you need.