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title: "E-mail"
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date: 2023-01-11T17:10:29+03:00
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description: >
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Self-hosted e-mail service
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---
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E-mail is a time-tested protocol that needs no introduction. A personal mail server will provide special privacy for all correspondence and is useful for registering in online services and personal correspondence, especially for [Delta.Chat]({{< ref "delta-chat.md" >}}).
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## Authentication
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Users from the "users" tab of your app are used.
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### Connection configuration
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Login must the username with the domain. For example, `user@domain.tld`.
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#### SMTP
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SMTP Server: `your domain`
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SMTP Port: `587`
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Authentication: `STARTLS`
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Username: `your username @ your domain` (your full email address)
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#### IMAP
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IMAP Server: `your domain`
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IMAP Port: `143`
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Authentication: `STARTLS`
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Username: `your username @ your domain` (your full email address)
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## Recommended E-mail Clients
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- [Mozilla Thunderbird](https://www.thunderbird.net) (GNU/Linux, Windows, MacOS)
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- [FairEmail](https://f-droid.org/packages/eu.faircode.email/) (Android)
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Configuration example for [Mozilla Thunderbird](https://www.thunderbird.net)
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{{< imgproc thunderbird Fill "1000x950">}}
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{{< /imgproc >}}
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## Tips
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#### Alias for addresses
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Use aliases for questionable services or one-time needs.
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Messages for `user+alias@domain.com` will go to `user@domain.com`. It can be useful for spam origin analysis if a unique alias is used for each online service when registering.
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For example, `bank+user@domain.com`, `cryptoexchenge+user@domain.com`, and so on.
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#### Directory Filter
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Create directories of filters for different purposes. This will help protect against phishing and clogging your inbox.
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The message for `user-dir@domain.com` will create a `dir` directory in the `user@domain.com` mailbox and all mail will arrive in the `dir` directory.
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Examples:
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- `user-w@domain.com` - for registering with web services
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- `user-shops` - for web-stores
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- `user-pay` - payment systems
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- `user-forum` - forum notifications
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## Features
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- Email is over 50 years old. In IT, this is a sign of maturity and reliability of the technology.
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- Email is the most popular way to get infected with viruses (after hacked software and cracks).
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- Beware of phishing (fraudulent emails), it can rob you of your savings and control over your digital life. |