Here is what you should scrape every 30–60 seconds:
curl http://localhost:8080/pmta/stats
PowerMTA is an MTA, not an analytics platform. The port 8080 monitor shows you the now and the very recent past. It does not store 6-month trends or open rates. You must export this data to a database if you want long-term reporting. powermta monitoring 8080
Monitoring is not always enabled by default for external access due to security risks. To activate it, you must modify the /etc/pmta/config file. Step 1: Set the Management Port Ensure the http-mgmt-port directive is set to 8080: http-mgmt-port 8080 Use code with caution. Here is what you should scrape every 30–60
After reloading PMTA ( pmta reload ), test it locally: You must export this data to a database
Integrate this with for instant alerts.
Why You Shouldn’t Ignore Port 8080: A Guide to PowerMTA Monitoring