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mailhost
is a command-line tool that allows you to manage your email accounts and settings on a mail server, including Gmail. Here are some common uses of mailhost
with Gmail:
1. Check email: mailhost -h imap.gmail.com -u your_email_address -p your_password
This command connects to the Gmail IMAP server, logs in with your email address and password, and displays your email inbox.
2. Send email: mailhost -h smtp.gmail.com -u your_email_address -p your_password -s "Subject" -b "Body"
This command connects to the Gmail SMTP server, logs in with your email address and password, and sends an email with the specified subject and body.
3. Set up email forwarding: mailhost -h imap.gmail.com -u your_email_address -p your_password -f "[email protected]"
This command sets up email forwarding from your Gmail account to another email address.
4. Set up email filters: mailhost -h imap.gmail.com -u your_email_address -p your_password -f "[email protected]" -s "Subject" -b "Body"
This command sets up an email filter that forwards emails with a specific subject and body to another email address.
5. Check email headers: mailhost -h imap.gmail.com -u your_email_address -p your_password -h
This command displays the headers of your email inbox, including sender, recipient, subject, and date.
Note: Before using mailhost
with Gmail, make sure to:
- Enable IMAP and SMTP access in your Gmail settings.
- Allow less secure apps to access your account (if you're using 2-factor authentication).
- Use your full email address as the username and your password as the password.
Also, be aware that mailhost
is a command-line tool, and you'll need to use it in a terminal or command prompt to interact with your email account.