Linux mail set from address
In Linux, you can set the "From" address for a mail message using various methods, depending on the mail client or MTA (Mail Transfer Agent) you are using. Here are a few common ways to set the "From" address:
1. Using the mail command
When using the mail command to send a mail message, you can specify the "From" address using the -f option followed by the desired email address. For example:
mail -f [email protected] [email protected]This will set the "From" address to [email protected] for the mail message.
2. Using the sendmail command
When using the sendmail command to send a mail message, you can specify the "From" address using the -f option followed by the desired email address. For example:
sendmail -f [email protected] [email protected]This will set the "From" address to [email protected] for the mail message.
3. Using a mail client like mutt
When using a mail client like mutt, you can set the "From" address by editing the From: field in the compose window. For example:
- Open
muttand compose a new message. - In the compose window, click on the "Edit" menu and select "Headers".
- In the "Headers" window, scroll down to the "From:" field and enter the desired email address.
- Click "OK" to save the changes.
4. Using a mail client like msmtp
When using a mail client like msmtp, you can set the "From" address by editing the msmtp configuration file. For example:
- Edit the
~/.msmtp/configfile using a text editor. - Add the following line to the file:
from [email protected] - Save the changes and restart
msmtp.
5. Using a MTA like postfix
When using a MTA like postfix, you can set the "From" address by editing the main.cf configuration file. For example:
- Edit the
/etc/postfix/main.cffile using a text editor. - Add the following line to the file:
myorigin [email protected] - Save the changes and restart
postfix.
Note that the exact method for setting the "From" address may vary depending on your specific Linux distribution and mail client or MTA configuration.