Re: [IMail Forum] Official Host Name

[R. Scott Perry]

>I've always used the Imail recommendation (I don't know why just always done
>it this way) of the Officical host name = mail.domainname.com (.net, etc.)...
>
>I can't seem to find much "why" about this in the KB or Manual.  Any input
>greatly appreciated.

You can use either one.  The FQDN (mail.domainname.com) is the "proper" one 
to use (per the RFCs), but it is probably easier to put just 
"domainname.com" there.  But, if you do that, you need to follow the 
instructions (such as adding an entry to the HOSTS file).

                         -Scott

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