Hi I tried pam_mysql instead of sasldb, and I am now able to log in to imap (and even a simple login shell) with the data specified from the database, but pop3 isn't working - what can be wrong? When I change from sasl_pwcheck_method: PAM to sasl_pwcheck_method: sasldb both systems (as well imap as pop3) work well. * OK ... Cyrus IMAP4 v1.6.24 server ready . LOGIN <USER> <PASSWORD> . OK User logged in . LOGOUT * BYE LOGOUT received . OK Completed +OK ... Cyrus POP3 v1.6.24 server ready USER <USER> +OK Name is a valid mailbox PASS <PASSWORD> -ERR Invalid login QUIT +OK In pam.conf: imap auth required /usr/local/lib/pam_mysql.so blablabla Paul -- Paul Dekkers E-Mail: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To err is human, to moo bovine