SMTP-only passwords

spiderman · 13 Oct 2010, 04:38 PM

Hi,

I'm setting up a web cart (Zen Cart) with a friend of mine, and I'm using my FM account to send emails. This means I have to enter my FM account password in Zen Cart. I'd like to create an SMTP-only password, but at the moment with the "alternative logins" if I create an additional password I have to give it full access in order to enable SMTP - which defies the purpose (especially given that Zen Cart by default doesn't hide the password - I'm going to change that).

So would it be possible to add SMTP-only passwords, or, alternatively, instead of the "Full" checkbox, having individual checkboxes for web, FTP, SMTP, IMAP/POP, and Full Admin?

Thanks

SM

rabarberski · 13 Oct 2010, 04:45 PM

I fully support this request !

I am using the fastmail smtp server in a custom application (because it allwos sending over port 80), and it would be very convenient if I could create a password with access to the smtp server only.

And indeed, checkboxes for individual access would be even greater.

akorvemaker · 14 Oct 2010, 10:20 AM

I've requested it too. Even though I'm not currently using that system anymore, I'd love for this feature to be added. I'm sure I'll want it again someday.

And I also really like the idea of the checkboxes.

Andy

johanborg · 8 Dec 2010, 06:06 PM

We liked the idea so much that it was originally planned when the alternate passwords feature was made

Thanks for bringing it up to the surface again, it's been recorded in our new bug tracking system.

rabarberski · 8 Dec 2010, 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johanborg

it's been recorded in our new bug tracking system.

Ah, I suspected something like this was recently put in place

Good move !

(I guess there isn't a change of opening (part of ) the bug tracking system up for public?)

rabarberski · 20 Dec 2010, 06:17 PM

Just a quick note: if this would be developed, maybe also support for a checkbox for address book only access (for Jeremy's address book syncing tool)

kirill · 20 Dec 2010, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rabarberski

Just a quick note: if this would be developed, maybe also support for a checkbox for address book only access (for Jeremy's address book syncing tool)

General UserData access - Jeremy's address book tool uses UserData SOAP API. Otherwise, if one selects wich services a password shall be valid for, it'd be very good indeed.

johanborg · 21 Dec 2010, 05:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rabarberski

(I guess there isn't a change of opening (part of ) the bug tracking system up for public?)

Don't hold your breath, it's been discussed for as long as we've had one at Opera

There are pros and cons...

rabarberski · 30 May 2011, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johanborg

We liked the idea so much that it was originally planned when the alternate passwords feature was made

Thanks for bringing it up to the surface again, it's been recorded in our new bug tracking system.

Any progress on this (smtp only password) Johan?

(as I really would feel more comfortable - security-wise - seeing this implemented. And these are the kind of features fastmail CAN make a difference.)

rblon · 30 May 2011, 10:13 PM

For me this feature would be useful as well

rabarberski · 2 Aug 2011, 12:04 AM

bump.......

rblon · 20 Sep 2011, 02:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johanborg

We liked the idea so much that it was originally planned when the alternate passwords feature was made

Thanks for bringing it up to the surface again, it's been recorded in our new bug tracking system.

Any news on this Johan?

rabarberski · 3 May 2012, 08:14 PM

FYIO: I am tired of waiting for this. For my SMTP only password requirement, I've switched to google's 2-step verification, because it then allows application specific passwords. I've generated one for my custom application, entered it in its settings file and changed to email settings to use google's smtp server.

kijinbear · 4 May 2012, 01:13 AM

Me too!

The current approach of "either full access or not" is not granular enough. I would love to be able to specify which passwords work with which services: IMAP (check) SMTP (check) address book (check) files/webdav (check) etc.

janusz · 4 May 2012, 01:31 AM

But what's the point of multiple passwords? Do you have an office full of minions working for you, one allowed only to send messages via SMTP, another authorised only to fetch them via IMAP, another in charge of only your address book?

13 Oct 2010, 04:38 PM	#1
spiderman Cornerstone of the Community Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Cork, Ireland Posts: 802 Representative of: Fastcheck.org	SMTP-only passwords Hi, I'm setting up a web cart (Zen Cart) with a friend of mine, and I'm using my FM account to send emails. This means I have to enter my FM account password in Zen Cart. I'd like to create an SMTP-only password, but at the moment with the "alternative logins" if I create an additional password I have to give it full access in order to enable SMTP - which defies the purpose (especially given that Zen Cart by default doesn't hide the password - I'm going to change that). So would it be possible to add SMTP-only passwords, or, alternatively, instead of the "Full" checkbox, having individual checkboxes for web, FTP, SMTP, IMAP/POP, and Full Admin? Thanks SM

13 Oct 2010, 04:45 PM	#2
rabarberski Master of the @ Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ghent, Belgium Posts: 1,027	I fully support this request ! I am using the fastmail smtp server in a custom application (because it allwos sending over port 80), and it would be very convenient if I could create a password with access to the smtp server only. And indeed, checkboxes for individual access would be even greater.

14 Oct 2010, 10:20 AM	#3
akorvemaker Master of the @ Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 1,015	I've requested it too. Even though I'm not currently using that system anymore, I'd love for this feature to be added. I'm sure I'll want it again someday. And I also really like the idea of the checkboxes. Andy

8 Dec 2010, 06:06 PM	#4
johanborg Essential Contributor Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Oslo, Norway Posts: 213 Representative of: Opera.com	We liked the idea so much that it was originally planned when the alternate passwords feature was made Thanks for bringing it up to the surface again, it's been recorded in our new bug tracking system.

20 Dec 2010, 06:17 PM	#6
rabarberski Master of the @ Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ghent, Belgium Posts: 1,027	Just a quick note: if this would be developed, maybe also support for a checkbox for address book only access (for Jeremy's address book syncing tool)

30 May 2011, 10:13 PM	#10
rblon Essential Contributor Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 340	For me this feature would be useful as well

2 Aug 2011, 12:04 AM	#11
rabarberski Master of the @ Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ghent, Belgium Posts: 1,027	bump.......

3 May 2012, 08:14 PM	#13
rabarberski Master of the @ Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ghent, Belgium Posts: 1,027	FYIO: I am tired of waiting for this. For my SMTP only password requirement, I've switched to google's 2-step verification, because it then allows application specific passwords. I've generated one for my custom application, entered it in its settings file and changed to email settings to use google's smtp server.

4 May 2012, 01:13 AM	#14
kijinbear Cornerstone of the Community Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: ~$ Posts: 652	Me too! The current approach of "either full access or not" is not granular enough. I would love to be able to specify which passwords work with which services: IMAP (check) SMTP (check) address book (check) files/webdav (check) etc.

4 May 2012, 01:31 AM	#15
janusz Intergalactic Postmaster Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: EU Posts: 5,016	But what's the point of multiple passwords? Do you have an office full of minions working for you, one allowed only to send messages via SMTP, another authorised only to fetch them via IMAP, another in charge of only your address book?