How to Install MailCatcher on Kali Linux Latest

Mailcatcher is a simple email testing tool that helps to display emails sent by software using SMTP protocol. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing MailCatcher on Kali Linux Latest.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, ensure that you have:

1. Kali Linux Latest installed
2. Basic knowledge of the Linux Command Line Interface (CLI)

Installing MailCatcher

1. Open your terminal and run the following command to install required dependencies:

sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install build-essential libsqlite3-dev ruby-dev

2. Run the following command to install MailCatcher gem:

sudo gem install mailcatcher

3. Verify the MailCatcher installation by running the following command:

which mailcatcher

This will output the location of the mailcatcher binary, e.g. /usr/local/bin/mailcatcher.

4. Once MailCatcher is installed, run the following command to start the MailCatcher service:

mailcatcher --ip 0.0.0.0

5. If your firewall is enabled, allow incoming traffic on port 1025 (SMTP) and 1080 (HTTP) by running the following command:

sudo ufw allow 1025/tcp && sudo ufw allow 1080/tcp

6. Open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost:1080. This will show you the MailCatcher dashboard where you can view any emails that are sent by software on your system.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed MailCatcher on Kali Linux Latest. Now you can use it to test emails sent by software running on your system.

If you want to self-host in an easy, hands free way, need an external IP address, or simply want your data in your own hands, give IPv6.rs a try!

Alternatively, for the best virtual desktop, try Shells!