How to Install Maildrop on Debian Latest?

Maildrop is an easy-to-use mail filter that can be used to filter, sort, and deliver email messages based on rules that you define. In this tutorial, we will guide you step-by-step through the process of installing Maildrop on Debian Latest.

Prerequisites

• A system running Debian Latest.
• A user account with sudo privileges.

Step 1 - Install Required Dependencies

Before we start, we need to install the following packages.

sudo apt update

sudo apt install libssl-dev libldap2-dev libmariadb-dev

The above command will update the package manager and install the required packages.

Step 2 - Download Maildrop from Gitlab

Next, we need to download the latest version of Maildrop from Gitlab. Open up the terminal and run the following command to create a new directory called maildrop:

mkdir maildrop

cd maildrop

Now, run the following command to download the latest version of Maildrop from Gitlab:

git clone https://gitlab.com/markbeeson/maildrop.git

Step 3 - Install Maildrop

To install Maildrop, navigate to the maildrop directory using the following command:

cd maildrop

Next, run the following command to configure the installation:

./configure

This will check for all the required dependencies, configure the installation, and generate the Makefile.

Now, run the following command to start the installation process:

make

Once the installation is complete, run the following command to install Maildrop:

sudo make install

Step 4 - Configure Maildrop

Now that Maildrop is installed, you need to configure it based on your specific requirements. You can create a configuration file in /etc/mailfilter/. Here’s an example configuration file:

# Set the default mail delivery method.
MAILDROP_CMD="/usr/local/bin/maildrop"

# Add conditions and actions to the ruleset.
if (/^To:.*example.com/)
{
    to "| /usr/bin/procmail"
}

if (/^To:.*otherexample.com/)
{
    cc "!/path/to/script"
}

if (/^From:.*noreply@example.com/)
{
    to "/dev/null"
}

Step 5 - Start Maildrop

Once you have configured Maildrop, you can start it using the following command:

/usr/local/bin/maildrop

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed and configured Maildrop on Debian Latest. You can now use Maildrop to filter, sort, and deliver email messages based on rules that you define.

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