How to use mdbox format instead of maildir format

[mejay]

Hi,

What is the best/proper way to setup dovecot to use mdbox format instead of maildir format in DirectAdmin?

Thank you.

 

[zEitEr]

Hello,

Mbox format is deprecated and should not be used in production setups at all.

More details: https://doc.dovecot.org/main/core/config/mailbox_formats/mbox.html

And I am not even sure, the setup is possible under Dovecot+Exim+DirectAdmin

 

[mejay]

Yes, mbox is no longer used, but I'm asking about mdbox which is completely different and is widely used and supported.

 

[SEO Guru]

Mdbox is prone to corruption. Also modern backup solutions dont duplicate files so the backup footprint gets smaller.

Stick to Maildir!

 

[zEitEr]

Yes, mbox is no longer used, but I'm asking about mdbox which is completely different and is widely used and supported.

You might check the official docs for this:

- https://doc.dovecot.org/2.4.2/core/config/mailbox_formats/dbox.html
- https://doc.dovecot.org/2.4.2/core/config/mailbox_formats/dbox.html#configuration

I don't have instructions on how to convert existing setup from maildir to mdbox. Probably other guys have anything. If they don't, you will need to figure it out on your own. Or hire somebody (I am available as well) for this conversion.

See these pages for an information on how to customize Exim/Dovecot on a directadmin server:

- https://docs.directadmin.com/getting-started/first-steps/faq.html#how-to-customize-exim-dovecot
- https://docs.directadmin.com/other-.../customizing-dovecot.html#customizing-dovecot

The pages might miss step-by-step instructions, but one can figure everything out by careful reading.

p.s. happy holiday season and new year