How to Install MailCatcher on Fedora Server Latest

In this tutorial, we will guide you through the step-by-step process of installing MailCatcher on Fedora Server Latest.

MailCatcher is a software tool that intercepts email traffic between a server and a client and allows the user to view and inspect the emails in a web-based interface. It is useful for developers who are creating or testing email features for web applications or websites.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure you have the following prerequisites:

• Fedora Server Latest installed
• SSH access to your server with sudo privileges

Installation Steps

1. Ensure your system is up to date by running the following command:

sudo dnf update && sudo dnf upgrade

2. Install the prerequisites for MailCatcher by running the following command:

sudo dnf install gcc sqlite-devel ruby-devel rubygem-bundler

3. Install MailCatcher by running the following command:

sudo gem install mailcatcher

4. Start MailCatcher by running the following command:

mailcatcher --ip=0.0.0.0

Note: The --ip=0.0.0.0 option is necessary for external access to MailCatcher's web interface.

5. Verify that MailCatcher is running by opening a web browser and navigating to http://<server-ip>:1080.

If MailCatcher is running, you should see the MailCatcher web interface.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed MailCatcher on Fedora Server Latest.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have walked you through the step-by-step process of installing MailCatcher on Fedora Server Latest. MailCatcher is a valuable tool for developers who want to test email functionality in their web applications or websites. Now that you have it installed, you can use it to debug and test your email features more efficiently.

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