From f3a5b59635d751347badc4bfceb181c794313a3e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Jack Desert Date: Sun, 7 Feb 2016 19:53:12 -0800 Subject: [PATCH] Added to HowTo information about sending email using msmtp instead of the default sendmail --- howto.mdwn | 12 ++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 12 insertions(+) diff --git a/howto.mdwn b/howto.mdwn index 7b86f62..f741408 100644 --- a/howto.mdwn +++ b/howto.mdwn @@ -46,6 +46,18 @@ utilities support these formats: See more exhaustive list of [[software]] notmuch works with and the [[initial_tagging]] page for more info on initial tagging of messages. + +## **Send mail** + +By default, NotMuch uses sendmail to send your mail. But if you prefer +a simpler solution like msmtp, first [install and configure msmtp](http://msmtp.sourceforge.net/). + +Then create a symbolic link so that msmtp will be called instead of sendmail +when you press the keyboard shortcut to send your message. + + $ sudo ln -s /usr/bin/msmtp /usr/local/bin/sendmail + + ## **Sync notmuch tags and maildir flags** notmuch has the ability to synchronize maildir flags and respective tags in both -- 2.43.0