/etc/postfix/aliases & main.cf

[datadan]

I am trying to use my alias file for some mapping.

1) In main.cf I have the following line:
alias_database = hash:/etc/postfix/aliases

2) in /etc/postfix I have run newaliases (a db file gets generated.

3) I have the following item in my aliase fiel:

decode: root

4) I restarted postfix

5) However when I try to send decode I get the following in my maillog:
Oct 2 17:36:35 mail postfix/smtp[24744]: 34FCA15FC05D: to=<decode@foo.com>, relay=127.0.0.1[127.0.0.1], delay=0, status=sent (250 Mail accepted for delivery (queued as 24874-785AB4F7).)
Oct 2 17:36:35 mail postfix/pipe[24828]: 4584015FC05D: to=<decode@foo.com>, relay=maildrop, delay=0, status=bounced (user unknown. Command output: Invalid user specified. )

I checked my main.cf file and I have the following line:

local_recipient_maps = $virtual_mailbox_maps, $aliase_database
unknown_local_recipient_reject_code = 450

Other than that I'm stuck....

Any ideas on why it is initially sent, but the qmgr rejects it?

 

[ericbrunson]

Do your other aliases work? Are you running any virtual domains? Are you sure the aliases db is in the right location?

 

[jkupski]

If you cut and pasted the above, I'd note that your local_recipient_maps line has "$aliase_database" in it, as opposed to "$alias_database

 

[datadan]

I am running virtual domains. I needed to used a virtual map as opposed to the alias database.

Thanks for the help.