Starting

Run the server with the bin/run.sh command with start parameter on Unix/Linux or bin/run.bat on Windows system:

localhost:/home/hedwig/bin# ./run.sh start

-- or --

D:\hedwig\bin> run.bat

The server should be now running and ready for imcoming IMAP4 connections.

Stopping

Run the server with the bin/run.sh command with stop parameter on Unix/Linux system. On Windows system close the running window:

localhost:/home/hedwig/bin# ./run.sh stop

Checking that server is running

Check that Hedwig IMAP server is listening for connections:

# telnet localhost 143
Trying 127.0.0.1...
Connected to localhost.
Escape character is '^]'.
* OK Hedwig ready.

If you get "connection refused", check the log files for error messages.

Check that Hedwig SMTP server is listening for connections:

# telnet localhost 25
Trying 127.0.0.1...
Connected to localhost.
Escape character is '^]'.
220 example.com Service ready

If you get "connection refused", check the log files for error messages.

Check that Hedwig POP3 server is listening for connections:

# telnet localhost 110
Trying 127.0.0.1...
Connected to localhost.
Escape character is '^]'.
+OK POP3 server ready

If you get "connection refused", check the log files for error messages.