MailServe helps Mac users set up a totally buzzword-compliant mail server in less than a minute, the Mac Way. It sets up SMTP, POP3, IMAP and Fetchmail services, including support for SSL and SMTP authentication.
What's New
Version 4.1.4:
MailServe Snow now creates SSL test certs and cert requests at 2048 bits.
Also, MailServe Snow uses Procmail to integrate Postfix, Dovecot and SpamBayes to implement spam filtering.
With version 4.1.4, there is a now a new feature for setting up custom Procmail directives that will be processed before or after the default procmailrc set up for spam filtering.
The default procmailrc can also be edited and there's a button to revert the directives back to their default state if, for some reason, the custom edits don't work.
Version 4.1.4:
MailServe Snow now creates SSL test certs and cert requests at 2048 bits.
Also, MailServe Snow uses Procmail to integrate Postfix, Dovecot and SpamBayes to implement spam filtering.
With version 4.1.4, there is a now a new feature for setting up custom Procmail directives that will be processed before or after the default procmailrc set up for spam filtering.
In mail software, it is important to provide security updates regularly as the core software releases new fixes. This has not happened in the past year or two, despite my observing at least one CVE against the underlying software.
Virtual folders never could be set up correctly, even inserting stock code in the custom directives section straight from the dovecot manuals.
I contacted the author once, after over a month of waiting for a response, gave up.
While it was good software at the time, I find myself wishing I could find a better solution that used more current dovecot.
A great piece of software, from a true gentleman of a developer. I recently decided to try to run my own web and email servers (as well as file sharing, etc) of an older MacMini, and -- in the process of looking for true Mac-like software to help me in my crazy plan -- I came across this. However, my ignorance of these matters and lack of experience almost caused me to give up on the email server part. However, the developer was kind enough to explain some of the functionality of mail servers and of his software in a relatively lengthy email exchange, and things are up and running smoothly now!
If you're relatively new (as I am) to setting up your own mail server behind a router at home or at the office, then make sure to check out the handful of truly helpful write-ups he has on his website: "OS X and Broadband and the Airport Base Station", "Send Email Anywhere", and other very helpful writings that helped me configure my system safely and get it up and running. Thanks, Bernard!
Excellent software and the author answers technical queries.
Moved from Postfix Enabler in Sept. after asking "should I wait until there was a Leopard version". No answer so bought it anyway. Upgraded to Leopard in Nov. Tiger version doesn't work and there is no upgrade for recent purchasers. Hence value rating.
apad
Very nice application. Though it is true that with a certain knowledge of the Terminal you could setup Postfix yourself, this applciation offers a very convenient front-end to activate and control everything from a clear and easy to use interface.
Well worth the investment IMVHO.
Disclaimer: I liked it enough to decide to devote some time participating in the localization of the app in French - though I have no other personnal interest in it.
The developer offers no trial whatsoever. You should buy it blindly and if it does not suit your needs, know your money is gone (no refund).
Bernard: "[refunds et al] ...will waste my time. The product is so cheap that the time you take from me answering your questions cost more than the cost of the product."
So expect no trials, nor too much support! Paid = gone.
Please login or create a new MacUpdate Member account to use this feature
Watch Lists are available to MacUpdate Desktop Members Upgrade Now
Download and auto-install
using MacUpdate Desktop. Save
time moving folders and cleaning-up.
MailServe helps Mac users set up a totally buzzword-compliant mail server in less than a minute, the Mac Way. It sets up SMTP, POP3, IMAP and Fetchmail services, including support for SSL and SMTP authentication.
+4
alcourt reviewed on 22 Oct 2011
Virtual folders never could be set up correctly, even inserting stock code in the custom directives section straight from the dovecot manuals.
I contacted the author once, after over a month of waiting for a response, gave up.
While it was good software at the time, I find myself wishing I could find a better solution that used more current dovecot.
Qt1 reviewed on 23 Sep 2009
v 3.04 didn't have the right TLS options. Emailed Bernard who was super responsive, and even built me a new version, 3.06, which works great!
My only tiny tiny suggestion is that the Auth and TLS options are not 100% clear.
+1
+5
talazem reviewed on 06 Jul 2008
If you're relatively new (as I am) to setting up your own mail server behind a router at home or at the office, then make sure to check out the handful of truly helpful write-ups he has on his website: "OS X and Broadband and the Airport Base Station", "Send Email Anywhere", and other very helpful writings that helped me configure my system safely and get it up and running. Thanks, Bernard!
+1
+1
a.demaid reviewed on 17 Dec 2007
Moved from Postfix Enabler in Sept. after asking "should I wait until there was a Leopard version". No answer so bought it anyway. Upgraded to Leopard in Nov. Tiger version doesn't work and there is no upgrade for recent purchasers. Hence value rating.
apad
-2
-11
Um, is that a new mail protocol in Leopard?
Since when where POP, SMTP, IMAP or whatever considered "buzzwords"?
Sorry, but that has to be the dumbest description for an application that I've ever heard.
+153
gryphonent reviewed on 05 Nov 2007
-1
-70
+3
jblakeh900 reviewed on 23 Aug 2006
+41
Cortig reviewed on 05 May 2006
Well worth the investment IMVHO.
Disclaimer: I liked it enough to decide to devote some time participating in the localization of the app in French - though I have no other personnal interest in it.
+4
+5
Bernard: "[refunds et al] ...will waste my time. The product is so cheap that the time you take from me answering your questions cost more than the cost of the product."
So expect no trials, nor too much support! Paid = gone.
Ojiad rated on 22 Dec 2011