Print Dovecot settings changed from their defaults
Build a paste-ready command, then review its compatibility and effects before running it.
cautionrequires privileges Compatibility
Sensitive configurationReview before sharing because effective configuration can contain internal paths and service details.
Operational knowledgereview due 2027-01-19
Requirementsdovecotdovecot must be installed and available on PATH.Elevated accessReview the exact scope before using an elevated account.
Version supportdovecot Current supported releasesVerified for linux using posix, bash, zsh syntax; consult compatibility notes for platform-specific differences.
Expected signals# 2.4.1 (d3f31f5c): /etc/dovecot/dovecot.confRepresentative successful output; values vary with the selected target and system state.
Known errorsdovecot: command not founddovecot is missing or is not available on PATH.Permission deniedThe current identity does not have the required access.
Verifydovecot -nRe-run the corresponding read-only inspection and confirm the intended state.Rollback noteNo universal automatic rollback is available. Capture the current state and use the tool-specific recovery procedure before applying changes.
Command breakdown
01dovecotCommandRuns the dovecot stage of this one-liner.
02-nOptionApplies the command-specific numeric, dry-run, or non-resolving mode.
Example output
# 2.4.1 (d3f31f5c): /etc/dovecot/dovecot.conf
mail_driver = maildir
protocols = imap lmtp
ssl = required
Illustrative output — exact values vary by system and data.
Official sources
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