Re: Smtp auth

["Kevin Ross" <kross@statuspro.tv>]



> Am trying to get my postfix to send via relayhost
>
> Here's what I get from hughes.net site
> ***********************
> When configuring your SMTP server information, enable SMTP
> authentication then enter your email account (username@hughes.net) and
> your password. Passwords are case sensitive. View your email client help
> file for more information.
> 
>     * Note: SMTP authentication is not the same as SSL. Do not enable
> SAP or SSL in your configuration.
> ***********************
>
> Everything I can find on postfix is for using sasl. This, from hughes
> would indication NOT to use sasl. Do you guys know how I may set postfix
> to use my isp for outgoing?

I don't know if you've found what you're looking for yet, but in case you haven't, here's the lowdown:

 

http://www.postfix.org/SASL_README.html#client_sasl

 

It's alluded to, but not specifically stated: you'll need to add a "relayhost=....." line to your main.cf.  Also, don't forget to run postmap after creating the sasl_passwd file.

 

BTW, SASL is not the same as SSL.  You need to enable SASL to authenticate with your ISP's SMTP server.

 

Hope this helps!

-- Kevin