Tutorial: How to Install Simple NixOS Mailserver on Alpine Linux Latest

In this tutorial, we will show you how to install Simple NixOS mail server on Alpine Linux latest version.

Requirements

Before you proceed with the installation, make sure you have the following:

• Root access to your Alpine Linux server.
• Internet connection
• Basic understanding of commands line and NixOS mailserver.

Step-by-Step Guide

Follow these steps to install Simple NixOS mail server on Alpine Linux:

Step 1: Install Dependencies

First, you need to install all the required dependencies to install the Simple NixOS mail server. You can do this by running the following command:

apk add curl git build-base jq

This command will install all the necessary dependencies for the installation.

Step 2: Clone Simple NixOS MailServer

Once the dependencies are installed, you need to clone the Simple NixOS mail server repository from the GitLab. You can do this by running the following command:

git clone https://gitlab.com/simple-nixos-mailserver/nixos-mailserver.git

This command will clone the repository in your current working directory.

Step 3: Install Simple NixOS MailServer

After cloning the repository, navigate to the nixos-mailserver directory and run the following command to install the Simple NixOS mail server:

./install.sh

This command will start the installation process. You will be asked to enter some details like domain name, hostname, etc. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process.

Step 4: Start Simple NixOS MailServer

Once the installation is completed, start the Simple NixOS mail server by running the following command:

sudo nixos-rebuild switch

This command will start the Simple NixOS mail server. You can now access the mail server by navigating to your domain name in a web browser.

Conclusion

By following these simple steps, you can easily install Simple NixOS MailServer on Alpine Linux. Once the installation is completed, you can start using it for your email needs.

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