Posts tagged MX
Setting up a backup MX host with Postfix
- 21 July 2023
Running a backup MX host is a good idea if you want to ensure that e-mails are not lost if your primary MX host is down. With Postfix, this is easy to set up on a Debian or Ubuntu system as both are shipped with Postfix.
Mail servers that are misconfigured can be used to send spam. Therefore, you should closely monitor your mail server and make sure that it is not misused by spammers. In case of any doubt, you should shut down your mail server immediately.