Categories: Exim Commands

How to : Exim Remove All messages From the Mail Queue

Exim is a mail transfer agent (MTA) used on Unix-like operating systems. It aims to be a general and flexible mailer with extensive facilities for checking incoming e-mail. For more information you can see Exim documentation.

In this article Hostripples will show some commands to removing all messages from the Mail Queue. Please Follow the Steps. 

 

Step 1 :  To print a list of the messages in the queue, enter the following command :

# exim -bp

 

Step 2 :  To remove a message from the queue, enter the following command :

# exim -Mrm {message-id}

Step 3 :  To remove all messages from the queue, enter the following command :

# exim -bp | awk ‘/^ *[0-9]+[mhd]/{print “exim -Mrm ” $3}’ | bash

 

Step 4 :  Dallas Marlow, suggested following clean command:

# exim -bp | exiqgrep -i | xargs exim -Mrm

 

 

That’s it ! 🙂 🙂


Vishwajit Kale
Vishwajit Kale blazed onto the digital marketing scene back in 2015 and is the digital marketing strategist of Hostripples, a company that aims to provide affordable web hosting solutions. Vishwajit is experienced in digital and content marketing along with SEO. He's fond of writing technology blogs, traveling and reading.

Recent Posts

Step-by-Step Guide to Implementing a CDN for WordPress

Picture this: Your WordPress site is like that one friend who's always fashionably late to everything. You know, the one…

1 week ago

The Truth Behind AI Detectors: Trust or Distrust?

In a world where artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping our digital landscape, AI detectors have emerged as both guardians and…

3 weeks ago

What are the advantages of using VPS for e-learning?

In today's digital age, e-learning has become more than just a convenience – it's a necessity. As virtual classrooms and…

4 weeks ago

Updated cPanel License Price in Jan 2025: A Comprehensive Guide

Are you ready for another cPanel price adjustment? As we have approached January 2025, cPanel has rolled out significant changes…

2 months ago

Finding Your Fit: Website Builder or WordPress for Your Site?

In this growing digital world, having a website is not enough—it’s a crucial and much-needed option. But here's the challenge…

2 months ago