Mutt is a command-line email client that allows users to read and send emails. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install Mutt on Debian Latest.
Before installing Mutt, it is recommended to update the system to ensure that all the packages are up to date.
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade
To install Mutt on Debian Latest, run the following command in your terminal:
sudo apt install mutt
During the installation process, you will be prompted to configure Postfix, an SMTP server that allows Mutt to send emails. Choose "Internet Site" when prompted and provide the domain name of your mail server if requested.
After the installation, you will need to configure Mutt for use. Mutt configuration files are located in the ~/.mutt directory.
Create a configuration file with your email account settings by running:
touch ~/.mutt/muttrc
Then, open the file with a text editor:
nano ~/.mutt/muttrc
Add the following lines to the file replacing user@example.com with your email address and smtp.server.com with your SMTP server address:
set from = user@example.com
set realname = "Your Name"
set imap_user = user@example.com
set imap_pass = "Your Password"
set smtp_url = "smtp://user@example.com@smtp.server.com:587/"
set smtp_pass = "Your Password"
Save and close the file by pressing Ctrl + X, followed by the Y key and then pressing Enter.
Now that you have installed and configured Mutt, it's time to test it. Start the Mutt client by running the following command:
mutt
If everything is working correctly, you should be able to see your inbox. Use the arrow keys to navigate and press Enter to view a message.
To compose a new email, press m. This will open a new message window, where you can type your email and press Ctrl + X, followed by the Y key and then pressing Enter to send it.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed and configured Mutt on Debian Latest.
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