Subj : Ports and security
To   : nolageek
From : Digital Man
Date : Mon Aug 03 2015 16:28:00

  Re: Ports and security
  By: nolageek to All on Sun Aug 02 2015 11:08 pm

 > Also, I do not allow my users to check mail via POP3, can I close that
 > service altogether via Synchronet Control Panel or does network traffic use
 > it for something?

POP3 is only used for mail clients to "check" (and get) their email.

 > I figure SMPT needs to be enabled so that I can recieve
 > email that is sent to the board from outside addresses.

SMTP, correct.

 > If POP3 is needed for the board to send out - I guess I could block incoming
 > POP3 connections? I'm just sick of spammers hitting that port all day. :)

No, POP3 is not used for sending mail (i.e. from one server to another), it is
only used for sending mail to a client's mail program and only upon request
(incoming connection from the client's mail program).

                                            digital man

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