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each e-mail with your contact information. To activate this option, select Enable Signa-
ture and decide whether to obtain the signature from a file, an input field, or the output
of a command. With Picture, you can specify the path to a small (48x48 pixel)
monochrome icon to display in all your mails if the recipient's software supports this
feature. When you are finished with all your identity settings, confirm with OK.
The settings under Accounts decide how Kontact receives and sends e-mail. There are
two tabs, one each for sending and for receiving mail. Many of these settings vary de-
pending on the system and network in which your mail server is located. If you are not
sure about the settings or items to select, consult your ISP or system administrator.
To create outgoing mail boxes under the Sending tab, click Add. Choose between the
SMTP and sendmail transport types. SMTP is the correct choice in most cases. After
making this selection, a window appears in which to enter SMTP server data. Provide
a name and enter the server address (as given to you by your ISP). If the server wants
you to authenticate yourself, enable Server requires authentication. Security settings
are under the Security tab. Specify your preferred encryption method here.
Make settings for receiving e-mail under the Receiving tab. Use Add to create a new
account. Choose between different methods for retrieving mail, such as local (stored
in Mbox or Maildir format), POP3, or IMAP. Make the settings appropriate for your
server.
4.2.2 Importing E-Mail from Other Mail
Programs
To import e-mail from other applications, select File > Import Messages from the mail
view in Kontact. It currently features import filters for Outlook Express, the mbox for-
mat, e-mail text format, Pegasus Mail, Opera, Evolution, and more. The import utility
can also be started separately with the command kmailcvt.
Select the corresponding application and confirm with Continue. A file or a folder must
be provided, depending on the selected type. Kontact then completes the process.
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