Initial Configuration & DNS Setup#
After installing EFA-NG, the system must be configured to route mail properly and authenticate with destination servers.
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1. The Configuration Wizard (eFa-Init)#
Upon the first post-installation login as root, the interactive eFa-Init wizard will guide you through:
mx1.yourdomain.com.> You can re-run the configuration utility at any time from the terminal with the command:
dns
yourdomain.com. IN MX 10 mx1.yourdomain.com.
---bash> eFa-Configure``2. Essential DNS Configuration#
For proper mail delivery and spam prevention, configure the following DNS records for your domain:
MX Record (Mail Exchanger)#
Point your domain's MX record to your EFA-NG appliance:
bash
Reverse DNS (PTR Record)#
Ensure your hosting provider configures a matching PTR record for your static public IP:bash
SPF (Sender Policy Framework)#
Authorize EFA-NG to send outbound email on behalf of your domain:bash
DMARC Policy#
Set up a DMARC policy record:
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3. Web Console Access#
Navigate to
https://<your-server-ip>/` in your browser. Accept your TLS certificate and log in with your configured admin credentials.