Start/notes.ini Parameters/MailJournalling

MailJournalling

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Parameter: MailJournalling
Short description: Enables journaling of all mails transported by the router (compliance / archiving).

Profile

Parameter
MailJournalling
Category
Mail / Router
Component
Server
Available since
R7
Supported versions
9.0.1, 10.0, 11.0, 12.0, 14.0, 14.5
GUI equivalent
Configuration document (Router/SMTP → Advanced → Journaling)
Possible values
0 = disabled, 1 = enabled

Description

MailJournalling=1 activates the mail router's journaling: every mail processed by the router is additionally copied into a journal database. This allows audit-proof retention, audit, or compliance requirements to be addressed (e.g. for regulated industries, GoBD / HIPAA / SEC mandates).
The actual configuration (journal database, filters, storage location) is done in the Configuration document on the Journaling tab; the notes.ini switch merely activates the engine.

Example configuration

MailJournalling=1

Notes & pitfalls

  • Requires a separate journal database (template mailjrn.ntf).
  • The Configuration document must be set up for journaling – the notes.ini setting alone is not enough.
  • Account for the disk usage of the journal DB (growth is roughly equal to the mail volume).
  • GDPR / data protection: document retention periods and access concept.
  • The change takes effect only after a restart of the router (restart task router).