Christian Schnobrich wrote: > On Wed, 2004-06-16 at 01:08, Sam Varshavchik wrote: > > >>> [...] >> >> Make sure that you have used the userdb script to create this >> records, and the password field is generated by userdbpw. > >>> Hmm. An what now? The only reason I can rule out is a typo in the >>> password, as I've double- and triple-checked that one. >> >> You can do triple-DES or MD5-hash encryption by hand? Very >> impressive. >> > Wait a little... do they need to be encrypted? >
Yes, they need to be encrypted in the userdb file. take a look at http://www.courier-mta.org/FAQ.html and search for "Using USERDB" for a quick guide to setting up a userdb file > In my userdb file, I have just the plaintext password, the very same > string I send as 'pass <string>' when trying to log into my pop3 box. > > Or can it be that I use the wrong username? I try to log in using just > the username. > > Again, my failed attempt to connect and the corresponding line from > userdb: > >>> pop3schnobs >>> uid=1002|gid=1002|home=/home/vmail|mail=/home/vmail/pop3schnobs|pop3pw=secre t > >> [EMAIL PROTECTED]:~$ telnet zwerg 110 >> Trying 192.168.30.1... >> Connected to zwerg. >> Escape character is '^]'. >> +OK Hello there. >> user pop3schnobs >> +OK Password required. >> pass secret >> -ERR Login failed. > > Should user be more, like [EMAIL PROTECTED] or even [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Should pass not be sent as plaintext, but encoded/encrypted in any > way? password on pop is sent plaintext > > cu, > Schnobs > > > ------------------------------------------------------- This SF.Net email is sponsored by The 2004 JavaOne(SM) Conference Learn from the experts at JavaOne(SM), Sun's Worldwide Java Developer Conference, June 28 - July 1 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, CA REGISTER AND SAVE! http://java.sun.com/javaone/sf Priority Code NWMGYKND _______________________________________________ courier-users mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe: https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/courier-users
