Freepbx mail queue

The FreePBX mail queue!

In FreePBX, the mail queue is a feature that allows you to manage and process email messages that are sent to your Asterisk PBX system. Here's an overview of the mail queue and how to manage it:

What is the mail queue?

The mail queue is a buffer that stores email messages that are sent to your FreePBX system. When an email is sent to your system, it is temporarily stored in the mail queue until it is processed by Asterisk. The mail queue is used to handle situations where the email server is not available or is experiencing high volumes of email traffic.

How to access the mail queue

To access the mail queue in FreePBX, follow these steps:

  1. Log in to your FreePBX web interface.
  2. Click on the "Mail" tab in the top navigation menu.
  3. Click on the "Mail Queue" button.

Mail queue management

In the mail queue management page, you can perform the following actions:

  1. View the mail queue: You can view the list of email messages in the mail queue, including the sender, recipient, and message subject.
  2. Delete messages: You can delete individual email messages or multiple messages at once from the mail queue.
  3. Resend messages: You can resend individual email messages or multiple messages at once from the mail queue.
  4. Mark messages as delivered: You can mark individual email messages or multiple messages at once as delivered, which will remove them from the mail queue.
  5. Search the mail queue: You can search the mail queue by sender, recipient, or message subject.

Tips and best practices

Here are some tips and best practices to keep in mind when managing the mail queue:

  1. Regularly clean out the mail queue: It's a good idea to regularly clean out the mail queue to prevent it from growing too large and causing issues with email delivery.
  2. Use the "Resend" feature wisely: Be careful when using the "Resend" feature, as it can cause duplicate emails to be sent to the recipient.
  3. Monitor the mail queue regularly: Regularly monitoring the mail queue can help you identify and resolve issues with email delivery.