Where sieve file must be located if dovecot runs with virtual_mailbox_maps

Question

I have postfix + dovecot install that uses
virtual_mailbox_maps

I want to do sieve for specific users. where I should put the sieve file, since there are no user directories?

In dovecot configuration I have this:

plugin {
    sieve_extensions                    = +editheader
    sieve_editheader_max_header_size    = 1k

    # Protected special headers
    sieve_editheader_forbid_add         = X-Verified
    sieve_editheader_forbid_delete      = X-Verified X-Seen

    sieve_redirect_envelope_from        = recipient

    sieve                               = /etc/dovecot/sieve/default.sieve
}

However, i do not want to use default.sieve, I want additional sieve file for specific users.

score 0 · Answer 1 · answered Jul 14 '22 at 14:33

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After checking several websites, I did change my configuration like this and it works OK.

Not sure if this is best way, but seems clear enought.

plugin {
    sieve_extensions                    = +editheader
    sieve_editheader_max_header_size    = 1k

    # Protected special headers
    sieve_editheader_forbid_add         = X-Verified
    sieve_editheader_forbid_delete      = X-Verified X-Seen

    sieve_redirect_envelope_from        = recipient

    sieve_before                        = /etc/dovecot/sieve/default.sieve
    sieve                               = /etc/dovecot/sieve_users/%d.%n.sieve
}

I know the dot "." in the %d.%n.sieve may backfire (SQL injection - like), but those files are created by me, so is OK.

answered Jul 14 '22 at 14:33

Nick

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There is a dovecot attribute named "home" which you can use too. – FatRabbit Jul 15 '22 at 10:42
yes, but when you use it with virtual_mailbox_maps, it become messy fast... – Nick Jul 15 '22 at 10:50
is there a specific reason for you to use postfix delivery agent instead of dovecot delivery agent? Most of people would recommend dovecot as delivery agent. – FatRabbit Jul 16 '22 at 15:38
I use dovecot delivery agent. Why you think I use postfix one? – Nick Jul 16 '22 at 18:25

Where sieve file must be located if dovecot runs with virtual_mailbox_maps

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