Cryptography
Set the keys to use for signing and encrypting messages. For the encryption to
work, first create a key with KGpg, as described in
KGpg
(page 99).
Advanced
Enter a default reply-to and a default blind carbon-copy address, choose a dictionary,
select the folders for draft, sent messages, and templates, and define by which
sending account the messages should be sent.
Templates
Define templates to use for new messages, for default replies to senders and lists,
and for forwarded messages. To use templates activate Use Custom Message
Templates, first.
Signature
Click Enable Signature first to use it. Decide how your messages should be signed.
Use the input field below to configure your signature or obtain it from a file or the
output of a command.
Picture
Use this tab to include a picture in the X-Face format in your messages. X-Face
can only hold black and white images with a dimension of 48 × 48 pixels. You can
obtain the picture from an external source or of the input field below.
5.2.2 Creating Accounts
Before you can send or receive e-mails, create one or several accounts. The settings
under Accounts determine how Kontact receives and sends e-mail. Many of these settings
vary depending 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 administra-
tor.
1 Start Kontact and select Settings > Configure KMail > Accounts.
2 Create an incoming account by clicking on the Receiving tab:
2a Click Add and choose the account type. The following dialog box shows
only the respective entries of your selected type.
Chapter 10, Encryption with
Kontact: E-Mailing and Calendaring
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