How to SetUp Dovecot SASL Custom Password for Client Login on Linux Ubuntu Step-by-Step Guide

The Easy Visual-Guide shows you How Enabling Postfix Dovecot Secure eMail Client Login with Custom Password on Ubuntu Linux.

This Procedure is Interesting if you Want to Set a Different Password that Give Access Only to eMails.

The Postfix+Dovecot Configuration Proposed will Permit the eMail Client Connection and Retrieval from your Server.

If you Do Not Already Dispose of a Working Postfix eMail Server then Before Follow the Guide to Enabling Dovecot SASL.

1. How to Enable Dovecot SASL Auth for Postfix.

   Enabling Dovecot SASL Auth

   Link to Guide for Dovecot SASL Secure Login Auth.

2. Open Terminal Window
   (Press “Enter” to Execute Commands)

   Cmd and Search “term”

   

   In case first see: Terminal QuickStart Guide.

3. Generate a Password File for Dovecot Login

   echo "$USER:{PLAIN}password" > passwd.dovecot

   Change “password” with your Pass!

4. Enable a Password File for Dovecot Login

   sudo mv passwd.dovecot /etc

5. Latest Restart Postfix

   service postfix restart

Then you Should Finally, Have a Fully Functional and Secure eMail Server with Enabled Client Smtp, Pop & Imap Login.