SMTP

The SMTP tab controls options that apply to SMTP servers using this policy.

SMTP Welcome Text

The first line that is sent in response to a connection

SMTP host name :

The name used by the SMTP service to identify itself to incoming connections in response to HELO/EHLO

Message Limits

These options restrict the maximum size of a message, number of recipients for a message and the number of servers a message can pass though. messages that exceed these limits are rejected.

Maximum message size (authenticated)

This limits the message size for users which are authenticated by IP address or SMTP authentication KB

Maximum message size (other)

This limits the message size for non-authenticated users KB

Maximum recipients (Authenticated)

This sets the maximum number of recipients that a message can be sent to by authenticated senders

Maximum recipients (Other)

This sets the maximum number of recipients that a message can be sent to by non-authenicated senders

Max Recipients (header)

Specifies the maximum number of recipients in header.

Maximum hops

Specifies the total number of servers that a message can pass through before it is assumed a loop has occurred and the message is rejected

SMTP authentication

This option specifies what FTGate validates against when authenticating.

  • Mailboxes

  • Specific settings

Inactivity timeout

The period of time from the last communication until the connection will be closed.

Sender validation

Validate that the sender’s domain exists

Hosted senders only

Only allow delivery from hosted email addresses

Allow EXPN and VRFY SMTP commands

Permit the server to respond to EXPN and VRFY commands. This may result in a drop in server security.

Local header addresses

Include local IP address in message headers received lines