In this tutorial, we will go through the steps to install Mail-in-a-Box email server software on Debian Latest.
Mail-in-a-Box (MIAB) is a self-hosted email server software that provides a complete solution for email hosting, including email server setup, DNS configuration, spam filtering, and SSL certificate management. It is a great alternative to commercial email hosting services such as Google Workspace or Microsoft 365.
Prerequisites:
Step 1 - Update and Upgrade Debian
The first step is to update your Debian OS to ensure that all packages are up-to-date.
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade
Step 2 - Install Git
Mail-in-a-Box uses Git to clone its repository onto your server. Install Git using the following command:
sudo apt install git
Step 3 - Clone Mail-in-a-Box Repository
Use Git to clone the Mail-in-a-Box repository onto your server.
git clone https://github.com/mail-in-a-box/mailinabox.git
Step 4 - Install Mail-in-a-Box
Now, navigate to the mailinabox directory and run the setup.sh script to start the installation process.
cd mailinabox sudo ./setup.sh
The setup script will guide you through the installation process, prompting you to provide information for your mail server configuration. It is important to carefully read each prompt and select the appropriate option for your needs.
Step 5 - Check Mail-in-a-Box Status
Once the installation is complete, you can check the status of Mail-in-a-Box using the following command:
sudo mailinabox status
This command will output the status of each mail service, including mail delivery, DNS, and SSL configuration.
Step 6 - Access Mail-in-a-Box Dashboard
Finally, you can access the Mail-in-a-Box dashboard by navigating to your server's IP address or domain name in your web browser.
Note: Replace "example.com" with your actual domain name.
You will be prompted to log in using the email and password you set during Mail-in-a-Box installation.
Conclusion
In this tutorial, we have gone through the steps to install Mail-in-a-Box email server software on Debian Latest. By following this tutorial, you now have a self-hosted email server solution that provides email hosting, spam filtering, DNS configuration, and SSL certificate management functionality within a few minutes.
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