PROBLEM
I need the ability to purge inactive users from my Atmail installation.
ENVIRONMENT
- On-Premise Server + WebMail Installations: Version 7.0 > Current Version
- Webmail Only Installations: Version 7.0 > Current Version
CAUSE
- Too many inactive users inflating the database
RESOLUTION
After running a mailserver for some time, especially those with larger user bases, you may find you want to purge the Atmail system of any inactive users. Included with Atmail is a script that allows you to do just that.
Purging Inactive Users From Atmail
You will find the script at /usr/local/atmail/webmail/utilities/tools/purge-users.php (the /usr/local/atmail part of the path may vary for webmail only installations) and it is used as such:
Usage: php purge-users.php [days-inactive] [--no-delete]days-inactive Delete users inactive for this many days or more--no-delete do not actually delete any users, just print them |
For example: I want to delete all users whom have been inactive for 60 days. I want to double check the list first so I pass the --no-delete option:
# cd /usr/local/atmail/webmail/utilities/tools/# php purge-users.php 60 --no-deleteTEST RUN -- no accounts actually deletedDeleting brad@atmail.com, inactive since 2010-11-05 11:54:14Deleting test@atmail.com, inactive since 2010-11-19 23:01:19 |
Once I confirm that I indeed wish to delete those accounts listed I re-issue the command, this time without the --no-delete option:
# php purge-users.php 60Deleting brad@atmail.com, inactive since 2010-11-05 11:54:14Deleting test@atmail.com, inactive since 2010-11-19 23:01:19 |
Now the inactive accounts have been deleted, that includes all email and other data associated with them.
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