diff --git a/FAQ.md b/FAQ.md index bf61f7020a..db14ede7f0 100644 --- a/FAQ.md +++ b/FAQ.md @@ -310,6 +310,7 @@ Fonts, sizes, colors, etc should be material design whenever possible. * [(171) How can I delete a contact?](#user-content-faq171) * [(172) How can I import contacts?](#user-content-faq172) * [(173) What is the difference between Play store / GitHub / F-Droid version?](#user-content-faq173) +* [(174) Is auto discovery supported?](#user-content-faq174) [I have another question.](#user-content-get-support) @@ -3871,6 +3872,30 @@ Related questions:
+ +**(174) Is auto discovery supported?** + +Yes, multiple methods of auto discovery are available. + +The preferred and simplest and fastest method is using DNS records, +please see see [RFC6186](https://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc6186) and [RFC8314](https://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc8314) for the details. + +Example DNS records (SRV=record type, 0=priority, 1=weight, 993/587=port number): + +``` +_imaps._tcp SRV 0 1 993 imap.example.com. +_submission._tcp SRV 0 1 587 smtp.example.com. +``` + +[Mozilla's autoconfiguration](https://wiki.mozilla.org/Thunderbird:Autoconfiguration) is supported too, +but only if the configuration file is accessible via a secure (https) connection. + +FairEmail will also check the [MX record](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MX_record) and if common email ports (143/993, 465/587) are open. + +There is no auto discovery for POP3. + +
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