From 8d90c4438e3644e4c67a0c4a5a84260590f237bb Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Luke Smith Date: Mon, 22 Jun 2020 16:35:13 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] notes on sending mail --- README.md | 14 ++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 14 insertions(+) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 0b23ea8..79d0a6e 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -109,3 +109,17 @@ You can tweak Postfix (sending mail If this script or documentation has saved you some frustration, you can donate to support me at [lukesmith.xyz/donate](https://lukesmith.xyz/donate.html). + +## Troubleshooting -- Can't send mail? + +- Always check `journalctl -xe` to see the specific problem. +- Go to [this site](https://appmaildev.com/en/dkim) to text your TXT records. + If your DKIM, SPF or DMARC tests fail you probably copied in the TXT records + incorrectly. +- If everything looks good and you *can* send mail, but it still goes to Gmail + or another big provider's spam directory, your domain (especially if it's a + new one) might be on a public spam list. Check + [this site](https://mxtoolbox.com/blacklists.aspx) to see if it is. Don't + worry if you are: sometimes especially new domains are automatically assumed + to be spam temporaily. If you are blacklisted by one of these, look into it + and it will explain why and how to remove yourself.