How to install Mailu on Linux Mint Latest

Mailu is an open-source mail server solution that enables users to send and receive emails securely on their servers. Here's how to install Mailu on Linux Mint Latest:

Prerequisites

Before installing Mailu on your Linux Mint Latest, ensure that the following packages are installed:

Installation

Follow the below steps to install Mailu on Linux Mint Latest:

  1. Clone the Mailu repository by running the following command in the terminal:

    git clone https://github.com/Mailu/Mailu.git
    
  2. Navigate to the Mailu directory using the cd command:

    cd Mailu
    
  3. Update the .env file with your desired configuration settings using any text editor of your choice:

    vim .env 
    

    Here is an example of the configuration settings:

    SUPERVISOR_SECRET=********
    MAILU_VERSION=latest
    HTTP_PORT=8080
    HTTPS_PORT=8443
    HOSTNAMES=mail.example.com
    AUTOHOST=mail.example.com
    POSTMASTER=postmaster@example.com
    LETSENCRYPT_HOST=mail.example.com
    LETSENCRYPT_EMAIL=email@example.com
    DRY_RUN=false
    
  4. Run the following command to start the Mailu installer:

    sudo ./run.sh
    
  5. The installer will guide you through the installation process. Enter the required configurations and press Enter to proceed with the installation.

  6. Once the installation is complete, you can access the Mailu web interface by entering your server's IP address followed by the /webmail URL (e.g., http://192.168.1.1/webmail).

Conclusion

By following the above steps, you will have successfully installed Mailu on your Linux Mint Latest. Mailu is a powerful and secure mail server solution that can help you keep your email communications private and secure.

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