@jmaxwell said: Thanks, that makes sense. Are there any email clients that help to generate aliases on the go?
what I use is a self hosted version of addy.io for a domain that I use for aliases only, there is a browser extension that can automatically create aliases for sites and keeps note on what site it is used for etc, there is even a BitWarden link for it to generate a new email for sites when you make accounts.
then I use namecrane as the stmp relay for this alias service that then gets sent to another domain hosted on namecrane where all my emails get stored.
addy.io will automatically hide you main email address when replying to emails etc
@jmaxwell said:
Thanks, that makes sense. Are there any email clients that help to generate aliases on the go? Manageable from webmail with a few clicks, but it would be good to have such a feature. I tried eM Client on iOS, and it has a create alias option, but it seems to create only locally, and sending or receiving doesn’t work.
I had to create my own script that takes inputs from my Telegram bot and passes it to my Virtualmin website panel to create/list/delete aliases for my domains. It's easy to do on cPanel as well using a simple script, but I am not aware of any client that is able to do it since it needs to be done from the backend by editing the server's main processor...
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Mobile ActiveSync now supports 2FA, just use your IMAP or MAPI/EWS password! we've also enabled Calendar & Contact syncing. iPhone users will need to go to Settings > Accounts, click your Exchange account, and enable Contacts and Calendars in the sync list. Remote Global Address List searching will be implemented once Smartermail adds backend support.
@NameCrane and @Francisco - is it possible to add proper IPv6 with your hosting plans? Right now a /128 needs to be asked from support, and that works on just 1 domain from the shared hosting plans. If other domains are added, those websites display the content of that one domain instead (just over IPv6).
Maybe you could configure for hosting plans something like a /64 for each customer, and each website gets a /128 from that /64 - just a thought. Right now /128 creates more problems with its improper implementation.
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@root said: @NameCrane and @Francisco - is it possible to add proper IPv6 with your hosting plans? Right now a /128 needs to be asked from support, and that works on just 1 domain from the shared hosting plans. If other domains are added, those get forwarded to that one domain instead (just over IPv6).
Maybe you could configure for hosting plans something like a /64 for each customer, and each website gets a /128 from that /64 - just a thought. Right now /128 creates more problems with its poor implementation.
Each DA shared gets a dedicated v6. A reseller gets a single v6 to share with all users but can ask for more in ticket.
On cpanel each user gets their own v6, no sharing anywhere.
@root said: @NameCrane and @Francisco - is it possible to add proper IPv6 with your hosting plans? Right now a /128 needs to be asked from support, and that works on just 1 domain from the shared hosting plans. If other domains are added, those get forwarded to that one domain instead (just over IPv6).
Maybe you could configure for hosting plans something like a /64 for each customer, and each website gets a /128 from that /64 - just a thought. Right now /128 creates more problems with its poor implementation.
Each DA shared gets a dedicated v6. A reseller gets a single v6 to share with all users but can ask for more in ticket.
On cpanel each user gets their own v6, no sharing anywhere.
It’s all about how each panel handles v6.
Francisco
Yeah, but that v6 works on just one domain in DA. Even in the panel on DNS settings it is showed for just 1 domain. So if that v6 is configured for other domains, the website of that one domain is showed across other domains too (instead of each proper domain's website). This behaviour would be nice, if every domain would get a different /128.
So it does not work with 1 /128 and it does not configure different /128 either.
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@root said: @NameCrane and @Francisco - is it possible to add proper IPv6 with your hosting plans? Right now a /128 needs to be asked from support, and that works on just 1 domain from the shared hosting plans. If other domains are added, those get forwarded to that one domain instead (just over IPv6).
Maybe you could configure for hosting plans something like a /64 for each customer, and each website gets a /128 from that /64 - just a thought. Right now /128 creates more problems with its poor implementation.
Each DA shared gets a dedicated v6. A reseller gets a single v6 to share with all users but can ask for more in ticket.
On cpanel each user gets their own v6, no sharing anywhere.
It’s all about how each panel handles v6.
Francisco
Yeah, but that v6 works on just one domain in DA. Even in the panel on DNS settings it is showed for just 1 domain. So if that v6 is configured for other domains, the website of that one domain is showed across other domains too (instead of each proper domain's website). This behaviour would be nice, if every domain would get a different /128.
So it does not work with 1 /128 and it does not configure different /128 either.
If you need my customer ID or something, I can provide it to have a look. But my guess is you can reproduce it. Server is Las Vegas shared 02 - if it helps.
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Hi @NameCrane I missed this post earlier this year - if we have an existing lifetime in the Nevada location is there an option to migrate to Amsterdam? thanks
@Francisco said:
Some improvements went out tonight
Mobile ActiveSync now supports 2FA, just use your IMAP or MAPI/EWS password! we've also enabled Calendar & Contact syncing. iPhone users will need to go to Settings > Accounts, click your Exchange account, and enable Contacts and Calendars in the sync list. Remote Global Address List searching will be implemented once Smartermail adds backend support.
Enjoy!
Francisco
Great. That is handy.
When will the contact list import limit be raised over 10 MB?
Is that a SmarterMail imposed limit or something else?
@Crab said:
These offers look excellent. Time to get a credit card out!
I could not find a cheaper price per GB of storage - plus it is one-time payment so no card/payment worries (even though the subscription price is very low too ($20 per three years for a 100 GB plan).
Not super stable for transactional emails (some SmarterMail bug that software vendor should fix), a bit slower compared to MXroute (IMAP sync and general operation) but OK for normal email correspondence.
If those small wrinkles get ironed out it will be awesome. I have risked with a lifetime hoping for the best (and supporting the project with my money).
When will the contact list import limit be raised over 10 MB?
Is that a SmarterMail imposed limit or something else?
Drop a ticket and i'll take a look
@bikegremlin said: Not super stable for transactional emails (some SmarterMail bug that software vendor should fix), a bit slower compared to MXroute (IMAP sync and general operation) but OK for normal email correspondence.
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Its possible we've simply pushed SM a bit too hard though their devs don't think that.
When will the contact list import limit be raised over 10 MB?
Is that a SmarterMail imposed limit or something else?
Drop a ticket and i'll take a look
See ticket #CRANE-18478 from 2025-12-12.
@bikegremlin said: Not super stable for transactional emails (some SmarterMail bug that software vendor should fix), a bit slower compared to MXroute (IMAP sync and general operation) but OK for normal email correspondence.
>
Its possible we've simply pushed SM a bit too hard though their devs don't think that.
Thankfully EU & US2 don't have the same issue.
Francisco
It sounds like this is specific to the US1 cluster.
Is there a plan to remediate US1, or would migration to EU or US2 be the practical solution for affected users?
What would you recommend?
Waiting for a fix is also an option, but this is turning into months now. Is there any rough expected time for this to be fixed?
@willie said:
By the way I asked about the company location because some potential users are avoiding US companies for privacy reasons.
Yes and that's why I am wondering if I can maybe migrate locations away from US? But does it matter if it's a US company?
It boils down to integrity and trust IMO. Hell, despite everything, I expect a US company to be in a better position to protect free speech and privacy than any EU-regulated company/location. Could be wrong, but that's how I see it.
@willie said:
By the way I asked about the company location because some potential users are avoiding US companies for privacy reasons.
Yes and that's why I am wondering if I can maybe migrate locations away from US? But does it matter if it's a US company?
It boils down to integrity and trust IMO. Hell, despite everything, I expect a US company to be in a better position to protect free speech and privacy than any EU-regulated company/location. Could be wrong, but that's how I see it.
Oh I'm curious why you think that?
I think it does have a lot to do with the provider and I trust @Francisco and I know frantech/BuyVM has hosted some controversial sites before. But I do worry about the political instability in the US and further overreach and oversight by government authorities against US citizens.
Also it's my understanding that it can be advantageous to have your company outside of the US because then you can reject legal claims that aren't made in your countries jurisdiction. I seem to remember a VPN company leveraging this fact and being based in a smaller country that was harder to throw lawsuits at. There are lots of frivolous legal threats and copyright claims made in the US and often there's pressure to do something about it.
@willie said:
By the way I asked about the company location because some potential users are avoiding US companies for privacy reasons.
Yes and that's why I am wondering if I can maybe migrate locations away from US? But does it matter if it's a US company?
It boils down to integrity and trust IMO. Hell, despite everything, I expect a US company to be in a better position to protect free speech and privacy than any EU-regulated company/location. Could be wrong, but that's how I see it.
A year ago, I'd have agreed with you. These days, not so sure.
The specific concern was that a US company would be obliged to honor requests from the US government to turn over people's email. I don't know how much it helps, but I don't think Canada is in the EU.
@willie said:
The specific concern was that a US company would be obliged to honor requests from the US government to turn over people's email. I don't know how much it helps, but I don't think Canada is in the EU.
Presumably, a Canadian and an EU company would be obliged to honor requests from the Canadian or an EU government to turn over people's email.
@willie said:
The specific concern was that a US company would be obliged to honor requests from the US government to turn over people's email. I don't know how much it helps, but I don't think Canada is in the EU.
Presumably, a Canadian and an EU company would be obliged to honor requests from the Canadian or an EU government to turn over people's email.
This is true. However, neither of them ( currently ) appear to be as wanton in their deployment of them and attempting to hide them with national security letters and such. The US is no longer rational and shouldn't be trusted by anybody.
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did you enable send from catch-all in eM Client?
what I use is a self hosted version of addy.io for a domain that I use for aliases only, there is a browser extension that can automatically create aliases for sites and keeps note on what site it is used for etc, there is even a BitWarden link for it to generate a new email for sites when you make accounts.
then I use namecrane as the stmp relay for this alias service that then gets sent to another domain hosted on namecrane where all my emails get stored.
addy.io will automatically hide you main email address when replying to emails etc
I had to create my own script that takes inputs from my Telegram bot and passes it to my Virtualmin website panel to create/list/delete aliases for my domains. It's easy to do on cPanel as well using a simple script, but I am not aware of any client that is able to do it since it needs to be done from the backend by editing the server's main processor...
If you want information, feign ignorance reply with the wrong answer. Internet people will correct you ASAP!
It’s OK if you disagree with me. I can’t force you to be right!
Some improvements went out tonight
Mobile ActiveSync now supports 2FA, just use your IMAP or MAPI/EWS password! we've also enabled Calendar & Contact syncing. iPhone users will need to go to
Settings > Accounts, click yourExchangeaccount, and enableContactsandCalendarsin the sync list. Remote Global Address List searching will be implemented once Smartermail adds backend support.Enjoy!
Francisco
Wait there are erections in here and I missed them?
@NameCrane and @Francisco - is it possible to add proper IPv6 with your hosting plans? Right now a /128 needs to be asked from support, and that works on just 1 domain from the shared hosting plans. If other domains are added, those websites display the content of that one domain instead (just over IPv6).
Maybe you could configure for hosting plans something like a /64 for each customer, and each website gets a /128 from that /64 - just a thought. Right now /128 creates more problems with its improper implementation.
I reserve the right to license all of my content under: CC BY-NC-ND. Whatever happens on this forum should stay on this forum.
Each DA shared gets a dedicated v6. A reseller gets a single v6 to share with all users but can ask for more in ticket.
On cpanel each user gets their own v6, no sharing anywhere.
It’s all about how each panel handles v6.
Francisco
Yeah, but that v6 works on just one domain in DA. Even in the panel on DNS settings it is showed for just 1 domain. So if that v6 is configured for other domains, the website of that one domain is showed across other domains too (instead of each proper domain's website). This behaviour would be nice, if every domain would get a different /128.
So it does not work with 1 /128 and it does not configure different /128 either.
I reserve the right to license all of my content under: CC BY-NC-ND. Whatever happens on this forum should stay on this forum.
If you need my customer ID or something, I can provide it to have a look. But my guess is you can reproduce it. Server is Las Vegas shared 02 - if it helps.
I reserve the right to license all of my content under: CC BY-NC-ND. Whatever happens on this forum should stay on this forum.
These offers look excellent. Time to get a credit card out!
Hi @NameCrane I missed this post earlier this year - if we have an existing lifetime in the Nevada location is there an option to migrate to Amsterdam? thanks
@NameCrane is the company Canadian like BuyVM, or is it headquartered in the US, or where? Thanks.
I thought BuyVM and BuyShared were American.
IDK the current situation with BuyVM but it was originally Canadian and the "client area" link from the home page still goes to my.frantech.ca.
Great. That is handy.
When will the contact list import limit be raised over 10 MB?
Is that a SmarterMail imposed limit or something else?
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I could not find a cheaper price per GB of storage - plus it is one-time payment so no card/payment worries (even though the subscription price is very low too ($20 per three years for a 100 GB plan).
Not super stable for transactional emails (some SmarterMail bug that software vendor should fix), a bit slower compared to MXroute (IMAP sync and general operation) but OK for normal email correspondence.
If those small wrinkles get ironed out it will be awesome. I have risked with a lifetime hoping for the best (and supporting the project with my money).
🔧 BikeGremlin guides & resources
Is that a SmarterMail imposed limit or something else?
Drop a ticket and i'll take a look
>
Its possible we've simply pushed SM a bit too hard though their devs don't think that.
Thankfully EU & US2 don't have the same issue.
Francisco
See ticket #CRANE-18478 from 2025-12-12.
It sounds like this is specific to the US1 cluster.
Is there a plan to remediate US1, or would migration to EU or US2 be the practical solution for affected users?
What would you recommend?
Waiting for a fix is also an option, but this is turning into months now. Is there any rough expected time for this to be fixed?
🔧 BikeGremlin guides & resources
By the way I asked about the company location because some potential users are avoiding US companies for privacy reasons.
Yes and that's why I am wondering if I can maybe migrate locations away from US? But does it matter if it's a US company?
It boils down to integrity and trust IMO. Hell, despite everything, I expect a US company to be in a better position to protect free speech and privacy than any EU-regulated company/location. Could be wrong, but that's how I see it.
🔧 BikeGremlin guides & resources
Oh I'm curious why you think that?
I think it does have a lot to do with the provider and I trust @Francisco and I know frantech/BuyVM has hosted some controversial sites before. But I do worry about the political instability in the US and further overreach and oversight by government authorities against US citizens.
Also it's my understanding that it can be advantageous to have your company outside of the US because then you can reject legal claims that aren't made in your countries jurisdiction. I seem to remember a VPN company leveraging this fact and being based in a smaller country that was harder to throw lawsuits at. There are lots of frivolous legal threats and copyright claims made in the US and often there's pressure to do something about it.
A year ago, I'd have agreed with you. These days, not so sure.
The specific concern was that a US company would be obliged to honor requests from the US government to turn over people's email. I don't know how much it helps, but I don't think Canada is in the EU.
Presumably, a Canadian and an EU company would be obliged to honor requests from the Canadian or an EU government to turn over people's email.
Which is the EU company? Do you mean the data center?
This is true. However, neither of them ( currently ) appear to be as wanton in their deployment of them and attempting to hide them with national security letters and such. The US is no longer rational and shouldn't be trusted by anybody.
Edit: typo