Here are the basic SSH commands to assist in troubleshooting any suspected
exim mail server troubles:
- Display the current exim configuration
exim -bP
- List the messages currently in the exim queue
exim -bp
- Count the messages currently in the exim queue
exim -bpc
- Combine a List with sSummary
exim -bp | exiqsumm
- Explain current exim status and function
exiwhat
- Test a mail address
exim -bt {full-email-address}
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- Test incoming mail connection as if from an IP
exim -bh {IP}
If your mailserver is rejecting mail from a specific location this will allow you to test as if you were at that IP (note any mails created are auto-discarded)