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11.4 Local domains
Screenshot 128: Local Domains list
GFI MailEssentials requires the list of local domains to enable it to distinguish between inbound,
outbound or internal emails. During installation or post install wizard, GFI MailEssentials
automatically imports local domains from the IIS SMTP service or Microsoft® Exchange Server. In some
cases, however, local domains may have to be added manually.
IMPORTANT
GFI MailEssentials only filter emails destined to local domains for spam. Some rules filter
are also based on the direction. This is determined by the local domains
To add or remove local domains after installation, follow these steps:
1. Go to General Settings > Settings and select Local Domains tab.
2. Key in the name and description of the domain to add in the Domain and Description text boxes.
3. Click Add to include the stated domain in the Local domains list.
NOTE
To remove a listed domain, select it from the list and click Remove.
4. Click Apply.
11.5 Managing local users
GFI MailEssentials uses 3 ways to retrieve users depending on the installation environment.