Chapter 18. Webmail
If you wish, you can configure your SME Server V5 with ServiceLink so that users can access their
For added security, the server supports the use of Secure Socket Layer (SSL) connections. When your users connect using SSL, all communication between their browser and your web server is securely encrypted to prevent eavesdropping.
Note: The specific program we use for webmail is the Internet Messaging Program (IMP). If you would like more information about
IMP, you can visit the project web site at: http://www.horde.org/imp/
If you intend to enable webmail, you should consider whether your users will use webmail exclusively or will use webmail part of the time (for example, when travelling) and a regular
A second issue is that using webmail will affect the performance of your server. With many modern servers, the impact may not be noticeable. However, if you are using a
18.1. Enabling Webmail On Your System
Because the use of webmail can be
1.Connect to the server manager and login as the admin user.
2.Click on Other
•Enabled (secure HTTPS access only) - Allows users to connect only through a secure SSL connection. This is strongly recommended because a regular HTTP connection transmits your mail account password across the network (or Internet) in plain, unencrypted text.
•Enabled (HTTP or HTTPS) - Allows your users to connect through a secure or an insecure web connection.
After you perform these steps, your users should be able to connect and use webmail.
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