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Exchange2003 - additional smtp addresses getting sent to postmaster account

I have added a second smtp address to a user in AD users & computers. Same domain, different address - primary is JDoe@domain.com, new is JMaidenName@domain.com. All mail sent to this address (and any other smtp addresses I create now) get put into the postmaster account. However, smtp addresses I added in the past continue to work properly.

When I telnet to the smtp server, here's what I get:

***********************************************
220 domain.com Microsoft ESMTP MAIL Service, Version: 6.0.3790.3959 ready at Fri, 29 Jan 2010 11:28:45 -0800
helo test
250 domain.com Hello [IP]
mail from: test@test.com
250 2.1.0 test@test.com....Sender OK
rcpt to: JMaidenName@domain.com
250 2.1.5 postmaster@domain.com
***************************************

It automatically switches to postmaster. I don't understand. I've tried making it the Primary SMTP address, updating the recipient policy, unchecking the "update recipient policy" option. I have added and removed the address numerous times.

Any ideas?

LANm0nk3y

Hmm a little vague
is the primary and additional smtp address the same domain or different? e.g. primary:joe@domain1.com; second: joe2@domain2.com

jimmyray7

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Same domain - user@domain1.com, alias@domain1.com

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jimmyray7

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I'm an idiot. Restarting did resolve the issue. I've never had that happen before though. Thanks.

BatchV

I am glad could assist you with your query. I wouldn't go as far as calling yourself idiot, I work as a freelance network engineer / consultant and believe me I see these types of errors always popping up. My advise in solving any issue is THINK SIMPLE first.

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Batch