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Posted by: alternativeIT Dec 11 2003, 02:55 AM

Hi guys, I'm trying to work out how to configure XMail to accept all mail for a domain, then attempt to forward that mail on to a specfic mail server. Basically, I just want to provide a backup mail server for one of my clients - if their mail server is down, the mail will come to my server, and I need it to attempt to forward it on to their mail server. What I *don't* want is for XMail to do a DNS lookup for the MX records for the domain, and try and deliver the mail that way, as if it cannot connect to the primary mail server, it'll attempt to deliver the mail to itself again.... = messy So to recap: client.com's MX records: mx1.client.com (clients' primary mail server) mx1.mydomain.com (my XMail server) If a MTA out on the net can't connect to mx1.client.com, the mail will be sent to mx1.mydomain.com. XMail running on mx1.mydomain.com needs to accept *any* mail addressed to *@client.com, and attempt to forward the mail on to mx1.client.com. Any ideas guys? I'm asking for help as I don't want to accidentally turn my mail server into an open relay. Cheers, John

Posted by: alternativeIT Dec 11 2003, 08:31 AM

Thanks Sasa, exactly what I was looking for. Thanks for the help

Posted by: atomant Dec 11 2003, 09:19 AM

You're welcome.