Mailtrain is an open source email marketing software that allows you to create and manage email campaigns for your business. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to install Mailtrain on Elementary OS Latest:
Before we start the Mailtrain installation, ensure you have the following:
To begin, update the packages on your system:
sudo apt update
Then, install the required dependencies:
sudo apt install git curl
Next, clone the Mailtrain repository from Github:
git clone https://github.com/Mailtrain-org/mailtrain.git
This will create a new directory on your server called 'mailtrain.'
To install Node.js and NPM, run the following command:
sudo apt install nodejs npm
Verify that Node.js and NPM have been installed successfully:
node -v
npm -v
Navigate to the 'mailtrain' directory and install the Mailtrain dependencies:
cd mailtrain
npm install
Mailtrain needs to be configured with your email server and credentials. Inside the Mailtrain directory, create a 'config' directory and copy the sample configuration file:
mkdir config
cp config/default.example.json config/default.json
Next, edit the 'default.json' file and update the settings according to your email server and credentials.
To start the Mailtrain server, run the following command:
npm start
Mailtrain should now be running on your server at http://localhost:3000/.
To access Mailtrain, open a web browser and navigate to http://localhost:3000/. You should see the Mailtrain login page.
Enter your login credentials and start creating your first email campaign!
Congratulations! You've successfully installed Mailtrain on Elementary OS Latest.
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