How to Install Mailu on Kali Linux

In this tutorial, we will guide you through the installation process of Mailu on Kali Linux. Mailu is an open-source mail server that provides the user with features such as spam filtering, webmail access, and a powerful administration interface.

Prerequisites

Before we begin the installation process, ensure that you have the following prerequisites:

• A newly installed version of Kali Linux
• Root privileges on the system
• A domain name with the DNS configured

Step 1: Update the System

Open the terminal and run the following command to update Kali Linux:

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade

Step 2: Install Required Packages

To install Mailu on Kali, we need to install some required packages. Run the following command to install the necessary dependencies:

sudo apt install docker.io docker-compose

Step 3: Clone Mailu Repository

Clone the latest version of the Mailu repository from the official website by running the following command in the terminal:

git clone https://github.com/Mailu/Mailu.git

Step 4: Configure Mailu

Run the following command to navigate to the Mailu directory:

cd Mailu

Next, create Mailu configuration files:

cp sample-data/docker-compose.yaml docker-compose.yaml cp sample-data/.env .env

Edit the .env file to set your domain name and email credentials:

nano .env

Replace the placeholders with your domain name and email credentials.

Step 5: Start Mailu

Run the docker-compose command to start Mailu:

sudo docker-compose up -d

The process will take some time to start Mailu.

Step 6: Verify Mailu

After the installation is complete, verify Mailu by accessing the Webmail interface from a web browser on any device connected to the same network:

http://your-domain.com/webmail

You will be prompted to log in. Use your email credentials to log in.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Mailu on Kali Linux.

Conclusion

Mailu provides a secure and reliable email server that is easy to install and manage. This tutorial guide will enable you to set up Mailu on any system running Kali Linux. We hope that this tutorial was helpful to you, and you can now easily access emails through the Mailu interface.

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