How to Access SmarterMail Using a Sub-domain on Your VPS

Yes, you can access SmarterMail using a sub-domain like:

http://mail.your-subdomain.com

This is especially useful if you want to provide a custom URL for your webmail interface.

Why Use a Sub-domain for SmarterMail?

Using a sub-domain such as mail.yourdomain.com makes it easier for users to remember and access SmarterMail. It also allows better branding and a more professional email setup.

Steps to Configure SmarterMail with a Sub-domain in IIS

To set this up, you'll need to configure your IIS (Internet Information Services) Manager on your Windows VPS:

1. Open IIS Manager on your VPS.

2. Locate the SmarterMail site in the list of websites.

3. Right-click and choose Edit Bindings.

4. Click Add, then:

   • Set the type to http or https.

   • Enter your sub-domain (e.g., mail.yourdomain.com) in the Hostname field.

   • Choose the correct IP address.

5. Click OK, then Close the bindings window.

6. Ensure that your DNS provider has a corresponding A record pointing your sub-domain to your VPS IP address.

Final Check

After completing these steps, navigate to:

http://mail.yourdomain.com

You should see your SmarterMail login page.