Show the Exim retry rule selected for an address or domain
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exim -brt <email-address-or-domain>Complete required fields to copy the generated command.
read-onlyno known side effects Compatibility
LinuxVerified for Linux using posix, bash, zsh syntax.
Operational knowledgereview due 2027-01-19
Requirementseximexim must be installed and available on PATH.
Version supportexim Current supported releasesVerified for linux using posix, bash, zsh syntax; consult compatibility notes for platform-specific differences.
Expected signalsRetry rule: * F,2h,15m; G,16h,1h,1.5; F,4d,6hRepresentative successful output; values vary with the selected target and system state.
Known errorsexim: command not foundexim is missing or is not available on PATH.
Verifyexim -brt {{address}}The output matches the expected target and exits without an error.Rollback noteNot required: this command is read-only and does not change system state.
Command breakdown
01eximCommandRuns the exim stage of this one-liner.
02-brtOptionConfigures exim with the -brt option.
03<email-address-or-domain>ParameterA value supplied in the Fill parameters section.
Example input
exim -brt example.net
Example output
Retry rule: * F,2h,15m; G,16h,1h,1.5; F,4d,6h
Illustrative output — exact values vary by system and data.
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