Netmail
FidoNet point-to-point mail — like email, but routed over BinkP
through the FidoNet/fsxNet/etc. network instead of SMTP.
How it differs from Echomail
| Feature | Netmail | Echomail |
|---|---|---|
| Audience | One specific node | An echo-area subscribers |
| Routing | Explicit Zone:Net/Node |
Network-distributed |
| Privacy | Sealed envelope | Public area |
| Reply | Net-mail back to sender | Reply in the area |
Composing
/netmail/compose (web) — picks recipient by node address + name.
The compose form supports markdown for the body and adds a kludge
line (@MSGID:, @INTL, @TZUTC) automatically.
Inbox
/netmail/inbox. Unread netmail shows in the badge in the nav.
AreaFix
AreaFix@<your-node> is a virtual recipient that lets other
sysops subscribe to your areas without bothering you. Configure
allowed areas in /admin/echomail/areafix/.
Routing
If you peer with multiple uplinks, you can configure routing rules
(zone 1 via 1:104/315, else via 21:1/1). Most small installs use
a single uplink and don't need routing.
Encryption
Bare FidoNet netmail is not encrypted. For secrets, encrypt the
body yourself (PGP, age) — the network treats it as opaque.