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SMTP blocking?

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is it possible to block smtp server traffic from all ips but allow client smtp traffic to remote or local servers.
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Dear azfar,
Salam,

iptables is your friend.

Best Regards.
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Post by azfar »

do you understand my question.
i tried diff firewalls but it aslo block the client traffic to external smtps.
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Post by lambda »

azfar wrote:do you understand my question.
he answered your question. did you understand his reply? i don't think you did.
i tried diff firewalls but it aslo block the client traffic to external smtps.
that's because your rules are incorrect. post your iptables rules.
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:D
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