How to clear exim mail queue

The joys of dealing with a mail queue!

To clear the Exim mail queue, you can use the following methods:

Method 1: Using the exim -q command

1. Connect to your server via SSH.
2. Run the following command: exim -q
3. This will process and deliver any messages in the queue.

Method 2: Using the exim -qf command

1. Connect to your server via SSH.
2. Run the following command: exim -qf
3. This will force Exim to process and deliver all messages in the queue, even if they are stuck or frozen.

Method 3: Using the exim -M command

1. Connect to your server via SSH.
2. Run the following command: exim -M
3. This will process and deliver messages in the queue, but only for messages that are not frozen.

Method 4: Using the exim -Mf command

1. Connect to your server via SSH.
2. Run the following command: exim -Mf
3. This will force Exim to process and deliver all messages in the queue, including frozen messages.

Method 5: Using the exim -q command with options

1. Connect to your server via SSH.
2. Run the following command: exim -q -v (or -v for verbose mode)
3. This will process and deliver messages in the queue, and also provide detailed output about the processing.

Additional tips:

• Make sure you have sufficient disk space and resources available on your server before clearing the mail queue.
• If you're experiencing issues with the mail queue, you may want to investigate the cause of the problem before clearing the queue.
• Clearing the mail queue will not resolve any underlying issues that caused the messages to become stuck in the queue.
• If you're using a mail client like Thunderbird or Outlook, you may need to restart the client after clearing the mail queue.

Remember to always exercise caution when working with the Exim mail queue, as clearing the queue can potentially cause issues with your email service.