Valid for versions 82 through the latest version
Last modified: January 28, 2021
Overview
The /usr/local/cpanel/scripts/convert_maildir_to_mdbox script lets you convert mailboxes from maildir format to mdbox format. After conversion, the script reconfigures Dovecot to access the converted account in mdbox format.
Run the script
To run this script on the command line, use the following format:
/usr/local/cpanel/scripts/convert_maildir_to_mdbox [options]Options
Use the following options with this script:
| Option | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
--user |
Convert a cPanel account and all of its email accounts to mdbox format. | --user=username |
--email |
Convert an email account to mdbox format. You must use one of the following formats:
|
--email=username@example.com |
--delete-old-format |
Remove the maildir files after a successful conversion to mdbox format. | --delete-old-format |
--help |
Display the script’s help documentation. | --help |
