Maildrop is an open-source mail filter application that allows users to filter and sort their incoming email. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install Maildrop on Alpine Linux.
Before we can install Maildrop, it is recommended to update the system by running the following command:
apk update && apk upgrade
This command updates the system packages and ensures that all installed packages are up-to-date.
To install Maildrop, run the following command:
apk add maildrop
This command installs the Maildrop package on your Alpine Linux system.
To verify the installation, run the following command:
maildrop --version
This command displays the version of Maildrop installed on your system.
The next step is to configure Maildrop by editing the configuration file. The configuration file for Maildrop is located at /etc/maildroprc.
Open the configuration file in a text editor with the following command:
nano /etc/maildroprc
Maildrop filters can be configured to sort incoming emails based on various rules. These rules are defined in the configuration file. Here is an example of a rule that sorts emails from a specific sender:
if (/^From:.*sender@example.com/)
{
to "|/usr/bin/procmail"
}
This rule forwards any email from the sender@example.com to the Procmail mail processor.
After making the necessary changes to the configuration file, it is recommended to restart Maildrop by running the following command:
rc-service maildrop restart
This command restarts the Maildrop service, and the new configuration takes effect.
This tutorial has explained how to install Maildrop on Alpine Linux Latest and configure it to sort incoming emails based on specific rules. With Maildrop, you can easily automate your email filtering process and improve your emailing experience. Happy mailing!
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