I think the configuration layout you're seeing may be provided by your distribution (Debian, RedHat, etc.). In the original release provided by Dovecot, I only see a single config file: dovecont.conf.in
Also, it is quite easy to find which file has certain types of configuration: $ grep -ri lmtp /etc/dovecot On Thu, 11 Dec 2025 20:47:44 +0000 n4ch0 via dovecot <[email protected]> wrote: > I've noticed that the official Dovecot documentation frequently omits > crucial information about which specific files should be modified > when configuring different functionalities. Concrete examples: > > In the LMTP integration guide with Postfix > (https://doc.dovecot.org/2.4.2/howto/lmtp/postfix.html#postfix-and-dovecot-lmtp): > > It indicates to modify the socket configuration, but doesn't specify > in which file this modification should be made > > > In the quota plugin documentation > (https://doc.dovecot.org/2.4.2/core/plugins/quota.html#quota-plugin-quota): > > It requests enabling the quota module, but doesn't mention the > corresponding configuration file > > > > I managed to achieve the configuration I wanted but it took more time > than it should have. My question: I understand that Dovecot uses a > modular configuration system and that technically I can place > directives in any file. However, wouldn't it be clearer and more > efficient if the documentation followed an established order and > specified recommended locations? For example: > > "Edit /etc/dovecot/conf.d/10-master.conf to configure the LMTP socket" > "Enable the quota plugin in /etc/dovecot/conf.d/10-mail.conf" > > Is there a technical reason why the documentation deliberately avoids > recommending specific files, or does it simply assume that users > already know these conventions? Is there a general guide about > Dovecot's configuration file structure and best practices for > organizing them? > > Thanks! > _______________________________________________ > dovecot mailing list -- [email protected] > To unsubscribe send an email to [email protected] -- Chad Wallace Software Developer | The Lodging Company® P: +1 250 869 4931 ext. 251 TF: +1 888 676 9977 E: [email protected] W: www.lodgingcompany.com _______________________________________________ dovecot mailing list -- [email protected] To unsubscribe send an email to [email protected]
