How to Install Stalwart JMAP on FreeBSD

Stalwart JMAP is a server implementation of JMAP, an application protocol for email clients that provides a more efficient alternative to IMAP and SMTP. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install Stalwart JMAP on FreeBSD.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure you have the following:

• A FreeBSD server with root access
• The latest FreeBSD version installed
• A stable internet connection

Step 1: Install Dependencies

Stalwart JMAP requires some dependencies to be installed on the FreeBSD system. In this step, we will install these dependencies using the following command:

sudo pkg install postgresql13 redis

This command will install PostgreSQL and Redis on the system, which are required by Stalwart JMAP.

Step 2: Install and Configure Stalwart JMAP

Follow the steps below to install and configure Stalwart JMAP on your FreeBSD system:

1. Download the latest version of Stalwart JMAP from their official website: https://stalw.art/jmap/.
2. Extract the downloaded file to a suitable directory on your FreeBSD system. For example, /usr/local/stalwart-jmap.
3. Navigate to the directory where you extracted the files and run the following command to install Stalwart JMAP:

sudo ./install.sh

4. Follow the installation prompts to configure PostgreSQL, Redis, and Stalwart JMAP.
5. Start the Stalwart JMAP service using the following command:

sudo service stalwart-jmap start

6. Verify that the Stalwart JMAP service is running successfully by navigating to the following URL in a web browser:

http://localhost:7000/

If the Stalwart JMAP page loads successfully, it means that the service is up and running.

Step 3: Enable Stalwart JMAP at Startup

By default, the Stalwart JMAP service is not enabled at startup. To enable the service at startup, use the following command:

sudo sysrc stalwart_jmap_enable="YES"

This command will configure the system to start the Stalwart JMAP service every time the system starts.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed and configured Stalwart JMAP on your FreeBSD system. You can now use Stalwart JMAP to provide an efficient email protocol for your email clients.

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