---
name: "SNPOST"
section: "8"
platform: "linux"
package: "sn"
version: "0.3.8-12"
release: "Debian 12 (Bookworm)"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/SNPOST"
---

# SNPOST(8)

Handle a part of posting messages (used by sn news system)

## NAME

POST - Handle a part of posting messages (used by sn news system)

## SYNOPSIS

**HELLO**

## DESCRIPTION

**POST** is the program that handles a part of posting messages to a newsserver.

It is executed by snntpd, after a POST command was sent by a newsreader. **snntpd** snntpd performs some checks, and runs  **POST** to do some additional checks. If the message is considered postable by POST, the actual posting is handled by  **snsend.**

This program is used by the sn news system. You probably never have to use this program yourself.

## SEE ALSO

**[snntpd(8)](/snntpd/8.md),** **[snsend(8)](/snsend/8.md)** **[sn(8)](/sn/8.md)**