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--- bpq_configuring_mail [2023/03/24 21:01] – 2e0sip
+++ bpq_configuring_mail [2023/10/02 09:16] (current) – [WP Update] m0jqq
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 BPQ includes a Bulletin Board System that can be used for sending and receiving mail between local users on the same BBS and further afield.
-===== Enabling Mail =====
+===== bpq32.cfg =====
 To enable the Mail functionality you will need to edit your bpq32.cfg file.
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 Once done, restart bpq to apply the changes.
-===== Configuring Mail =====
+===== Web Interface =====
-Once it's been enabled in bpq32.cfg, the mail functionality is configured via the web based admin interface.
+Once the mail functionality has been enabled in bpq32.cfg, additional settings are configured via the web based admin interface. This is generally found on port 8080, e.g http://[IP OF NODE]:8080
+To start with the configuration, click "Mail Mgmt" and login with the Callsign and password of the SYSOP and you should be presented with the following screen:
+{{::bpq_mail_initial.png?direct&600|}}
+==== Status ====
+Click "Status" to show the following screen:
+==== Configuration ====
+Click "Configuration" to show the following screen:
+{{::bpq_mail_main_bbs.png?direct&600|}}
+^ Name ^ Description ^ Sensible Setting ^
+^ BBS Call | The BBS's Callsign | The BBS's Callsign, e.g GB7WAT  |
+^ SYSOP Call | The SYSOP's Callsign | The SYSOP's Callsign, e.g 2E0SIP |
+^ H Route | The Hierarchal Route Identifier for the BBS | See [[packet_messaging|Addressing]] |
+^ Redirect msgs to BBS Call to SYSOP Call | Should msgs addressed to the BBS callsign be forward to the SYSOP | Enabled |
+^ BBS APPL No | The BBS application number | Should be the same as the application number defined in bpq32.cfg |
+^ Streams | The maximum number of simultaneous streams (connections) | 10 is probably fine for all but the busiest nodes |
+^ Send System Msgs to SYSOP Call | Send various admin messages to the SYSOP | Enabled |
+^ Refuse Bulls | Refuse bulletins | Disabled |
+^ Enable FBB UI System | Enable sending beacons to announce new mail | Disabled |
+^ Send Mail For Beacons every | How frequently to send mail notification beacons | 0 |
+^ Don't Hold Messages From New Users | Should we forward Messages from New Users without moderating them first? | Disabled |
+^ Set Don't add WINLINK.ORG flag on new users | Don't automatically add winlink.org | Enabled |
+^ Don't Request Name | Don't ask new users for their name | Disabled |
+^ Don't Request Home BBS | Don't ask new users for their Home BBS | Disabled |
+^ Dont Check From Call | Don't validate FROM call signs | Disabled |
+^ Allow users to kill T messages | Allow users to kill 'T' (NTS) messages | Disabled, not used in the UK |
+^ Forward Messages to BBS Call | Forward Messages to BBS Call - This continues forwarding messages after they've been delivered to a local user | Disabled |
+^ Don't allow unknown users | Don't allow new users to register to the BBS | Disabled |
+==== ISP Params ====
+We need some info here
+==== WP Params ====
+We need some info here
+==== Message Filters ====
+We need some info here
+==== Users ====
+Click "Users" to see the following screen:
+==== Messages ====
+Click "Messages" to see the following screen:
+==== Forwarding ====
+Click "Forwarding" to see the following screen:
+==== Welcome Msgs & Prompts ====
+Click "Welcome Msgs & Prompts" to see the following screen:
+==== Housekeeping ====
+Click "Housekeeping" to see the following screen:
+==== WP Update ====
+Click "WP Update" to see the following screen:
+Finished with this page? Click "Node Menu" to return.