Address handlers

When you have configured a domain rule on the Domains tab, you can define the settings for how mail sent to specific individual addresses in that domain will be handled by WinGate. This is done by creating an Address Handler for each particular address you want specific processing for.

Each address handler allows you to define what type of delivery method will be used for that specific address if required. This will override the default delivery method that is set for the domain rule the address handler is part of. For example, if the default delivery method for the domain is set to deliver the email to a local mailbox, you can override this and have all email for this particular address delivered to another location if required.

Each address handler also allows you to set extra restrictions for all mail to that address. This includes imposing a size limit, and blocking all attachments.

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To create an address handler:

1. Open the WinGate Management console.
2. Navigate to Monitoring > Email.
3. On the Domains tab, create a new domain rule, or select an existing one.
4. With the domain rule highlighted, select New Address handler from the Tasks menu in the Navigation Panel. Alternatively, right click on the domain rule on the Domains tab and select New Address Handler from the context menu. This will open the Email Address Handler configuration.

   

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5. On the General tab enter the email address that this handler will apply to.
6. If required, select the Override domain delivery settings checkbox to specify a different delivery method to the default that has been specified in the domain rule properties. You can specify additional restrictions for the address by selecting the Advanced tab.

   

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7. Select any extra restrictions such as blocking all attachments, or setting an email size limit. You can also deliver a copy of all mail to any email address if necessary.
8. Click OK to exit the Edit email address handler configuration. The new Address Handler will now be listed under the relevant domain rule on the Domains tab.

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