Re: Dovecot access imap folder via POP3

[Ron Johnson <ron.l.johnson@cox.net>]

On 05/25/2010 08:54 PM, Vincze Janos Istvan wrote:
> Dear All,
>
> I use postfix and dovecot (1.1.11) combo with maildir format.
> I would have a question about dovecot config.
>
> Can I confiugre dovecot to download mails from IMAP folders via POP3?
>
> Now, mails can be downloaded only from .INBOX.

Why?  The whole point of IMAP is to *not* store emails locally.

Anyway, have you googled "dovecot pop3" or read the documentation at 
http://wiki.dovecot.org/ ?

> My dovecot.conf file:
> ....
>
> mail_location = maildir:/home/vmail/%d/%n/Maildir
> namespace private {
> separator = .
> prefix = INBOX.
> #location = mail_location = maildir:/home/vmail/%d/%n/Maildir
>
> inbox = yes
> #hidden = yes
> }
> mail_privileged_group = mail
> ....


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