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What can I do if I am unable to start the qmail service in Plesk?

  • Applies to: All (dv)

  • Difficulty: Easy

  • Time needed: 10 minutes

  • Tools needed: SSH

 
  • Applies to: All (dv)
    • Difficulty: Easy
    • Time Needed: 10
    • Tools Required: None

Introduction

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Solution

First of all, make sure that qmail is not running:

ps ax | grep qmail-send

If so, try to start it from the command line:

/etc/init.d/qmail start 

If that does not work take a look at the /usr/local/psa/var/log/maillog logfile for helpful error messages.

 


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