connection refused by 127.0.0.1

[JD Doelitzsch]

Yes you assumed right, I am using sendmail, would opening the loopback be a
security issue considering what Kevin miller said?

thanks for the info.

-JD

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JD Doelitzsch wrote:
> Im getting alot of messages filling up my logs with status deferred
> connection refused by 127.0.0.1 why would MS send to its loopback? and why
> wouldn't it accept it?
>
> -JD
>
>

You need to add 127.0.0.1 to your access file:

127.0.0.1 (needs a tab) OK

Then make in your /etc/mail directory.

This is presuming you're using sendmail.

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