 | Running your own instance of the CiviMail component requires installing and configuring additional software beyond what is included in the CiviCRM distributions. This page provides links to configuration instructions and other resources. This documentation is under construction - please help make it better. For information on PHP5, PHP4, SOAP, and sending email vs processing replies with CiviMail read this forum post. |
Configuring the "standard installation" using Postfix and Amavis. Requires root access to your server.
CiviMail Alternate Configuration - for hosted servers: no root access or Amavis required, any MTA (experimental!)
This is an alternative return path (bounces, replies, etc) configuration only. You still need to set up the configuration to send mail out. Help debug this method on your platform/host.
Additional Resources
If you need technical support configuring CiviMail, check out the CiviCRM Professional Services Listings.
If you are interested in "outsourcing" configuration and maintenance of your CiviMail functionality - check out:
Once CiviMail is configured, you may find these sections useful:
- Administer CiviMail - Administering CiviMail headers, footers, auto-reply, welcome and unsubscribe messages, etc.
- Use CiviMail - End-user guide to sending mailing and CiviMail reporting.
- Mail Generator - Background information on CiviMail architecture (Mailing Jobs, Composition-including token usage, URL Tracking and Events).
