See, e.g., https://doc.dovecot.org/2.4.2/core/config/quick.html#tldr-i-just-want-dovecot-running
michael > On 12/11/2025 3:29 PM MST Chad Wallace via dovecot <[email protected]> > wrote: > > > 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] _______________________________________________ dovecot mailing list -- [email protected] To unsubscribe send an email to [email protected]
