Email Authentication

I've seen a few messages on this board that include
email addresses with a little note saying that if you
send email to that address you will have to verify
your own email address before it will be accepted.
I am interested in adding that capability to my own
email system. I use Linux 7.3 with Postfix. Any
tips on how to do this?

PS- The http://plug.phoenix.az.us/ web site appears to be down.
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Phil Mattison
Ohmikron Corp.
480-722-9595 ext. 1