How do I setup an alternative SMTP port on Plesk for Linux?

The process of setting up another SMTP port on Parallels Plesk isn’t as complicated as you might initially think. Please follow the step-by-step directions outlined below.

• Login to your Plesk Virtual/Dedicated server via SSH
• Please run the following command within SSH:

  # cd /etc/xinetd.d && cp smtp_psa smtp_psa_p26 && vi smtp_psa_p26

• Next, please enter the following line within the file your editing:

  service smtp_p26

• Then, please save the changes by typing the following keys:

  Esc key + :wq

• Upon completion, please run the following file:

  # vi /etc/services

• Within the above-mentioned file, please add the rows outlined:

  smtp_p26 26/tcp mail
  smtp_p26 26/udp mail

• Next, just save the changes you’ve just done!

Should you have any further questions pertaining to your Plesk license, please feel free to get in contact with our webhosting support team for additional assistance.

Article Number: 135
Posted: Tue, May 15, 2012
Last Updated: Fri, May 18, 2012
Posted: LicenseCube Support [support@licensecube.com]

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