Postal is a fast, full-featured and open-source mail delivery platform for modern web applications. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install Postal on FreeBSD latest version.
Before starting, make sure you have the following prerequisites:
Firstly, update the FreeBSD package to ensure that you get the latest packages before installing Postal. Run the following command to update the packages:
pkg update
Next, you need to install the following dependencies that Postal needs to function correctly.
pkg install sudo git ruby26 ruby26-bundler redis postfix sqlite3 telnet npm
You can clone the Postal repository from Github to the /opt directory of the FreeBSD system. Use the following commands to clone the Postal repository:
cd /opt
sudo git clone https://github.com/atech/postal.git && cd postal
Once you've cloned the Postal repository, run the following command to install it:
sudo bundle install --without development test
It will take some time to install the Postal package.
Next, you need to setup Postal before starting it. Run the following command to set up Postal:
sudo postal initialize-config
After that, you will need to enter your fully qualified domain name (FQDN). Next, you will need to enter your postal user's password and API key password.
To launch Postal services, run the following command:
sudo postal start
You are done! Postal has been installed on your FreeBSD latest version, and you can now use it to send and receive emails.
In this tutorial, we've shown you how to install Postal on FreeBSD latest version. Now, take advantage of the amazing features that Postal offers and enjoy your mailing platform.
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