And why doesn't "ASYNCH_SMTP=1" achieve the same effect? Or does it? We have had that statement in our go.user file for 2 years. -- pdr Paul Russell wrote: > > In the discussion of the SMTP_FORWARD_n statement, the Site Manager's > Manual states: > > You MUST define an SMTP_FORWARD= parameter in the site > configuration file which will tell LISTSERV where to deliver > mail synchronously should asynchronous delivery fail for any > reason. > > Is this required, when the SMTP_FORWARD_n statement is being used in the > manner described in the FAQ? >