MDaemon 26.0.2 – Windows Email Server

Pro Tips

Enhance Email Security with SMTP Authentication and IP Shield

1. In MDaemon, navigate to the Security settings.
2. Enable Require SMTP Authentication to ensure only validated users can send mail.
3. Configure the IP Shield to associate your domains with authorized IP addresses, adding a layer of protection against spoofing.

Explanation: Implementing SMTP authentication and an IP Shield is crucial for preventing unauthorized email relaying and spoofing, significantly bolstering your server’s defense against spam and malicious activity.

Configure Outbound Email Routing via a Smart Host

1. Open your MDaemon e-Mail Server and go to Setup > Server Settings.
2. Select Delivery and then choose Send all outbound emails to a smart host under Message Routing.
3. Enter your smart host server address (e.g., send.smtp.com) and enable Use SMTP Authentication, providing your smart host login credentials.
4. In Ports under Server Settings, change the SMTP Outbound Port if required by your smart host (e.g., 2525, 587).

Explanation: Routing outbound email through a smart host improves deliverability, especially for businesses, by leveraging a trusted relay service. This helps bypass common issues like IP blacklisting and ensures your emails reach their intended recipients reliably.

Implement Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) for Webmail

1. Access the MDaemon Remote Administration interface.
2. Navigate to the Webmail settings and locate the Security or Authentication section.
3. Enable Two-Factor Authentication and configure the desired methods (e.g., authenticator app, email code).
4. Inform users about the new requirement and guide them through the setup process for their accounts.

Explanation: Enabling 2FA for Webmail adds a critical layer of security beyond just a password, significantly reducing the risk of unauthorized access to user accounts even if passwords are compromised.