Mail-in-a-Box is a complete email server solution designed for individuals and businesses. It is easy to install and comes with everything you need to manage your own email server. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing Mail-in-a-Box on Linux Mint.
Before we begin, make sure you have the following:
Open a Terminal window by pressing Ctrl + Alt + T.
Update the system packages by running the following command:
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y
Install git by running the following command:
sudo apt-get install git -y
Clone the Mail-in-a-Box repository to your machine by running the following command:
git clone https://github.com/mail-in-a-box/mailinabox.git
Navigate to the Mail-in-a-Box directory by running the following command:
cd mailinabox
Run the setup/start.sh script to begin the installation process by running the following command:
sudo setup/start.sh
Follow the prompts to configure your Mail-in-a-Box installation. The configuration includes selecting a hostname, email address, and a few other options. Once finished, confirm your selections and wait for the installation to complete.
Once the installation is complete, you will receive instructions on how to access your new email server.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Mail-in-a-Box on your Linux Mint machine.
Mail-in-a-Box is an excellent email server solution for individuals and businesses alike. It allows you to manage your own email server without relying on third-party services. We hope this tutorial has helped you in installing Mail-in-a-Box on your Linux Mint machine.
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