What is Dovecot
Dovecot is a versatile and widely used open-source email server software that functions as an Internet Message Access Protocol (IMAP) and Post Office Protocol (POP3) server. Designed for Unix-like operating systems, Dovecot enables users to access their email messages on a server, facilitating efficient email retrieval and storage. With a strong emphasis on security and performance, Dovecot supports encryption protocols like SSL/TLS and integrates seamlessly with other email-related software.
Known for its reliability, scalability, and ease of configuration, Dovecot has become a popular choice for email service providers and system administrators. It incorporates features such as IMAP and POP3 capabilities, user authentication, and support for mail storage formats like Maildir and mbox. Dovecot’s modular architecture allows for easy customization and integration with various email setups, making it a key component in the infrastructure of many email servers worldwide.
Install Dovecot
apt update && apt upgrade -y
apt -y install dovecot-core dovecot-pop3d dovecot-imapd
vi /etc/dovecot/dovecot.conf
# line 30 : uncomment
listen = *, ::
vi /etc/dovecot/conf.d/10-auth.conf
# line 10 : uncomment and change (allow plain text auth)
disable_plaintext_auth = no
# line 100 : add
auth_mechanisms = plain login
root@mail:~# vi /etc/dovecot/conf.d/10-mail.conf
# line 30 : change to Maildir
mail_location = maildir:~/Maildir
vi /etc/dovecot/conf.d/10-master.conf
# line 107-109 : uncomment and add
# Postfix smtp-auth
unix_listener /var/spool/postfix/private/auth {
mode = 0666
user = postfix
group = postfix
}
systemctl restart dovecot