1 Topic by phil404

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Topic: iRedMail and /var/vmail folder encryption?

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- iRedMail version: 0.8.6
- Store mail accounts in which backend (LDAP/MySQL/PGSQL): MySQL
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I'm wondering if it would be possible to encrypt the /var/vmail folder using Truecrypt or encfs.  I already have many users and emails stored, and I'm worried that if I try to encrypt the folder, iRedMail (or dovecot) might not recognize it or might not be able to use it properly.  Has this been done before?  Is there anything I should keep in mind (or any warnings) if I decide to do this?  Thanks for your help.

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2 Reply by ZhangHuangbin

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Re: iRedMail and /var/vmail folder encryption?

No experience yet, sorry.

3 Reply by annonman

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Re: iRedMail and /var/vmail folder encryption?

Hi Phil,

A tutorial was written about this on a different site.  However, it applies to the WHOLE directory, not users individually. 

AFAIK you will need to enter your password when you mount the directory.

http://sealedabstract.com/code/nsa-proo … n-2-hours/

Use at your own risk, iRedMail will not support it.