mutt command in Linux
Mutt is a versatile and highly configurable command-line email client for Linux. It supports various protocols and can easily handle multiple mailboxes. Users can efficiently read, send, and manage emails using Mutt’s advanced features and keyboard shortcuts. With support for threading, encryption, and a rich set of customization options, Mutt is a popular choice for many Linux users who prefer a text-based email interface.
mutt Syntax:
Section titled “mutt Syntax:”mutt [options] [mail-file]Linux mutt Options:
Section titled “Linux mutt Options:”| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| -a file | Attach a file to the email |
| -s subject | Specify the subject of the email |
| -c address | Send a copy of the email to the address |
| -b address | Send a blind carbon copy to the address |
| -e editor | Specify the text editor to use |
| -i file | Specify a different initial email |
| -F file | Specify a different configuration file |
| -H | Display full headers in the pager |
| -q | Quit after sending the email |
| -v | Verbose mode: display more information |
mutt Parameters:
Section titled “mutt Parameters:”| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| mail-file | The file containing the email to be sent |
How to use mutt command:
Section titled “How to use mutt command:”Sending an Email with mutt
Section titled “Sending an Email with mutt”echo "This is the body of the email" | mutt -s "Subject Here" recipient@example.comSends an email with the specified subject and body content to the recipient email address.
Attaching a File to an Email with mutt
Section titled “Attaching a File to an Email with mutt”echo "See the attached file" | mutt -s "Attachment Test" -a /path/to/attachment.txt recipient@example.comSends an email with an attached file to the recipient email address.
Sending an Email from a File with mutt
Section titled “Sending an Email from a File with mutt”mutt -s "Subject Here" recipient@example.com < email_body.txtSends an email with the subject specified and the content from the email_body.txt file to the recipient email address.
Sending an Email with Cc and Bcc using mutt
Section titled “Sending an Email with Cc and Bcc using mutt”echo "Body of the email" | mutt -s "Subject Here" -c cc@example.com -b bcc@example.com recipient@example.comSends an email with Cc and Bcc recipients specified along with the main recipient.
Sending HTML Email with mutt
Section titled “Sending HTML Email with mutt”echo "<html><body><h1>Hello</h1></body></html>" | mutt -e "set content_type=text/html" -s "HTML Email Test" recipient@example.comSends an HTML formatted email to the recipient email address.
Sending an Email with Attachments using mutt
Section titled “Sending an Email with Attachments using mutt”echo "Check out the attachments" | mutt -s "Attachments Test" -a file1.txt -a file2.jpg recipient@example.comSends an email with multiple attachments to the recipient email address.
Sending an Email with Multiple Attachments from a Directory with mutt
Section titled “Sending an Email with Multiple Attachments from a Directory with mutt”echo "See the attachments" | mutt -s "Multiple Attachments Test" -A /path/to/attachments_directory/ recipient@example.comSends an email with all the files from a specified directory as attachments to the recipient email address.
Sending an Encrypted Email using mutt
Section titled “Sending an Encrypted Email using mutt”echo "Confidential message" | gpg --encrypt --recipient recipient@example.com | mutt -s "Encryption Test" recipient@example.comSends an encrypted email message using GNU Privacy Guard (GPG) along with mutt.
How do I configure mutt in Linux?
Section titled “How do I configure mutt in Linux?”To configure mutt in Linux, you can create a .muttrc configuration file in your home directory and add your desired settings.
vim ~/.muttrcHow do I send an email using mutt in bash?
Section titled “How do I send an email using mutt in bash?”To send an email using mutt in bash, you can use the following command:
echo "This is the body of the email" | mutt -s "Subject" recipient@example.comHow do I list emails in a mailbox using mutt?
Section titled “How do I list emails in a mailbox using mutt?”To list emails in a mailbox using mutt, you can open mutt and press ? to view the available key bindings for navigation.
muttPress ?How do I open a specific mailbox in mutt?
Section titled “How do I open a specific mailbox in mutt?”To open a specific mailbox in mutt, you can specify the mailbox path as an argument when launching mutt.
mutt -f /path/to/mailboxHow do I search for an email in mutt?
Section titled “How do I search for an email in mutt?”To search for an email in mutt, you can press / to enter the search mode and type your search query.
muttPress /Enter search queryHow do I reply to an email in mutt?
Section titled “How do I reply to an email in mutt?”To reply to an email in mutt, open the email you want to reply to and press r to start composing a reply.
muttOpen emailPress rHow do I save an email in mutt?
Section titled “How do I save an email in mutt?”To save an email in mutt, you can press s while viewing the email to save it to a specified folder.
muttOpen emailPress sHow do I delete an email in mutt?
Section titled “How do I delete an email in mutt?”To delete an email in mutt, you can press d while viewing the email to mark it for deletion.
muttOpen emailPress dHow do I quit mutt without saving changes?
Section titled “How do I quit mutt without saving changes?”To quit mutt without saving changes, you can press q to exit mutt without saving any modifications.
muttPress qApplications of the mutt command
Section titled “Applications of the mutt command”- Composing and sending emails from the command line
- Reading and managing emails in various folders
- Viewing attachments in emails
- Managing email accounts and configurations
- Scripting and automation of email-related tasks