The component mmf/MPump
periodically scans a mailbox you define here for specially formatted
e-mails. An extract of these e-mails is imported as messages into
the database.
You can leave these parameters unchanged or clear them if
you do not wish to import messages via e-mails.
This feature may also be used to gather messages created
programmatically by a software.
| Field name |
Purpose |
Constraints |
Example(s) |
| Hostname / IP |
Host name of the e-mail server (outgoing, IMAP
or POP protocols).
Alternatively you may enter an IP address. |
Optional. Max. length: 45 characters.
|
imap.yourdomain.tld, 123.456.78.90 |
| Port |
Port number of the e-mail service to use. |
Optional Numeric.
Max. length: 5 digits. Depends on the protocol
and encryption parameters and may be non-standard
for your server. |
110 (POP protocol), 143 (IMAP protocol). |
| Validation required |
Check if messages imported via e-mail should be released by a
human before publishing. |
Optional. Set (checked), not set (unchecked) |
Note:
For security reasons we recommend to always check
this flag if you import messages from e-mails.
Otherwise you risk to import and publish messages
sent to your mailbox by spammers. |
| Protocol |
Protocol of the e-mail service to use for
reading e-mails. |
Optional. Max. length: 12 characters.
|
POP3, IMAP. |
| Encryption |
Encryption protocol of the e-mail service, when
appropriate. |
Optional. Max. length: 12 characters.
|
SSL (Secure Sockets Layer),
TLS (Transport Layer Security),
NOTLS (no encryption at all). |
| Mailbox |
Name of the (internal) mailbox. Usually INBOX. |
Optional. Max. length: 45 characters.
|
INBOX |
| Account |
Name of the e-mail account to import messages
from.
Often the same as the e-mail address you would use
to send an e-mail. |
Optional. Max. length: 128 characters.
|
myfeed.import@mydomain.tld |
| Password |
Password to access the e-mail account. |
Optional. Max. length: 128 characters.
|
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