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Re: "#" character as the first character of the email address in the map file

From: Wietse Venema (wietseporcupine.org)
Date: Thu Apr 03 2008 - 10:53:37 CDT

Jevos, Peter:
> Hi all
>
> I'd like to ask you probably simple questions.
> Most of us email address begins with #, for example
> #autoinfodomain.com, or #1somethindomain.com
>
> Unfortunately i have a problem with these address in my recipent_list,
> cause as far as i know if line begins with "#" it is comment.
> How can I soleve it ? Or how can I negate this # character int the map
> files ?

You might get away with using quotes around the local-part
("#whatever"example.com), but it's better to avoid addresses with
special characters, if you want to maximize the chances of delivery.

        Wietse