allow-unencrypted-plain-auth reference

A PowerMTA configuration directive used to control submission, routing, delivery, logging or operational behavior.

PowerMTA referenceUpdated 2026-07-19By Ilirjan Trushilla

Purpose

A PowerMTA configuration directive used to control submission, routing, delivery, logging or operational behavior.

Syntax

allow-unencrypted-plain-auth value

Illustrative example

# Illustrative only — verify syntax in your licensed PowerMTA 2 documentation
allow-unencrypted-plain-auth VALUE
Version-sensitive: Replace VALUE with a setting appropriate to your topology. Verify exact syntax, scope and defaults against the documentation for the installed version.

Production guidance

  • Change one variable at a time
  • Document the reason for the value
  • Test effective behavior, not only parser acceptance
  • Monitor delivery responses after deployment
  • Keep a rollback copy

Common mistakes

Common failures include using the directive in the wrong scope, copying syntax from another software version, referencing an undefined object, choosing a value that conflicts with provider signals, or reloading without validation.

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