Well, my server was on the internet. But, it isn't anymore; it's behind a
router. Imail should only relay messages that come from servers on my LAN
behind the router. So, my server shouldn't be a spam threat. Am I missing
something?

I'm still not seeing where the Relay for Addresses is found. I have Imail
7.13. I'm looking under services at the various choices for SMTP. Is that
the place?

Peter


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>Is there a way with Imail to specify the addresses that you will relay?

The "Relay for Addresses" setting lets you choose which IP ranges are 
allowed to relay mail through your server.  The only other people that can 
relay are those who use SMTP AUTH.  The "No Mail Relay" setting only allows 
people to relay mail through server if they are using SMTP AUTH.

>Why is being a relay for servers on your LAN  a spam threat?

Because it isn't your LAN -- your mailserver is on the Internet.  If DSBL 
can reach your mailserver (and send an E-mail through it), so can that 
spammer.  And, I'm sure your paying customers (assuming you're a business 
of some sort) wouldn't be happy to know that they have to pay you, but 
spammers don't.  :)

                                                    -Scott
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