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The use of encryption options requires ''OpenSSL'' library to be installed on your system. | The use of encryption options requires ''OpenSSL'' library to be installed on your system. | ||
| − | You need to put <tt> | + | You need to put <tt>ssleay32.dll</tt> and <tt>libeay32.dl</tt> from the ''OpenSSL'' package into one of these locations: |
# Program directory. | # Program directory. | ||
# Windows directory. | # Windows directory. | ||
# Any other location in the <tt>%PATH%</tt> environmental variable. | # Any other location in the <tt>%PATH%</tt> environmental variable. | ||
| − | You can download ''OpenSSL'' | + | You can download ''OpenSSL'' package here: |
: http://indy.fulgan.com/SSL/ | : http://indy.fulgan.com/SSL/ | ||
| − | + | Use the package that matches the architecture of the program, i.e. <tt>openssl-x.x.x-i386-win32.zip</tt>. | |
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| + | ==== Why is it not included? ==== | ||
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| + | Use of strong cryptography software is illegal in some parts of the world. Therefore, ''OpenSSL'' package is not included with the program by default. | ||
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| + | You are advised to check for laws or regulations which may apply to you. | ||
[[Category:Hooker]] | [[Category:Hooker]] | ||
Revision as of 11:13, 27 August 2015
Email security options allow the use of strong encryption when communicating with the (SMTP) mail server.
Security options
Available encryption options:
- STARTTLS – Implicit encryption which allows a non-encrypted connection to be upgraded to an encrypted connection. [1]
- SSL/TLS – Explicit encryption which is to be used with servers which expect the entire communication to be encrypted from the start. []
Default SMTP ports:
| Security option | Default port |
|---|---|
| None | 25 |
| STARTTLS | 25 |
| SSL/TLS | 465 |
Note: You should confirm the correct settings with your email service provider because they could be using a non-default configuration.
OpenSSL library
The use of encryption options requires OpenSSL library to be installed on your system.
You need to put ssleay32.dll and libeay32.dl from the OpenSSL package into one of these locations:
- Program directory.
- Windows directory.
- Any other location in the %PATH% environmental variable.
You can download OpenSSL package here:
Use the package that matches the architecture of the program, i.e. openssl-x.x.x-i386-win32.zip.
Why is it not included?
Use of strong cryptography software is illegal in some parts of the world. Therefore, OpenSSL package is not included with the program by default.
You are advised to check for laws or regulations which may apply to you.