How to check mail log on shared server

To check the mail log on a shared server, you can follow these steps:

Method 1: Using SSH and a text editor

1. Connect to your shared server using SSH (Secure Shell) client software, such as PuTTY (for Windows) or the built-in SSH client in macOS/Linux.
2. Once connected, navigate to the directory where the mail log files are stored. Typically, this is /var/log/maillog or /var/log/mail.log.
3. Use a text editor, such as nano or vim, to open the mail log file. For example: nano /var/log/maillog
4. Scroll through the log file to find the relevant information, such as error messages, delivery attempts, or bounce messages.

Method 2: Using a web-based interface (if available)

1. Check if your shared server provider offers a web-based interface to access the mail log files. This might be available through a control panel, such as cPanel or Plesk.
2. Log in to the control panel and navigate to the "Mail" or "Email" section.
3. Look for an option to view the mail log or access the mail log files.
4. Click on the link to view the mail log, and you should see a list of log entries, including error messages, delivery attempts, and bounce messages.

Method 3: Using a command-line tool (if available)

1. Check if your shared server provider offers a command-line tool to access the mail log files. This might be available through a command-line interface, such as SSH or a custom command-line tool.
2. Use the command-line tool to access the mail log files. For example, you might use the maillog command to view the mail log: maillog -f /var/log/maillog
3. The command-line tool will display the log entries, including error messages, delivery attempts, and bounce messages.

Tips and Variations

• If you're having trouble finding the mail log files or accessing them through the methods above, you can try searching online for specific instructions for your shared server provider or contact their support team for assistance.
• Some shared server providers may have specific log rotation policies, which can affect the availability of older log entries.
• You can also use log analysis tools, such as logrotate or logwatch, to help you parse and analyze the mail log files.

Remember to always follow best practices for securing your shared server and protecting sensitive information, such as passwords and email addresses.