By default, the mail server creates an entry in the host list for each domain that sends mail to or receives mail from your server (unless you set the server to reject mail whose host is not in the host list). You can edit the template for new hosts, create and delete hosts, and edit host settings.

Editing the default host template

You can change the default settings for every new host.

Note: Changes to the default host template do not affect hosts already in the list.

To edit the new host template:

1	Open Mac OS Server Admin and log on to the server you want to administer.
2	Press the Mail Services button and choose Edit Default Host Profile.
3	Set the default attributes by clicking each tab and entering the desired settings.

Creating a host

You can create a host entry. This is useful if you're restricting the hosts with which your users can communicate.

You should edit the default host template before creating specific host entries.

To create a new host entry in the host list:

1	Open Mac OS Server Admin and log on to the server you want to administer.
2	Press the Mail Services button and choose Show Host List.
3	Click the New Host button.
4	Type a name for the host in the Host Name box.
5	Set the attributes for this host by clicking each tab and entering the desired settings.

Deleting a host

You can delete a host from the host list.

IMPORTANT: If you delete a host and there is mail on the server waiting to be delivered to that host, the mail is deleted without a non-delivery notification.

To delete a host entry:

1	Open Mac OS Server Admin and log on to the server you want to administer.
2	Press the Mail Services button and choose Show Host List.
3	Select a host, then click the Delete Host button.

Related topic

Editing mail settings for specific hosts