Mail-in-a-Box is an open-source, easy-to-use email server that provides a complete solution for email hosting. In this tutorial, we will cover the process of installing Mail-in-a-Box on MXLinux Latest.
Before we start the installation process, it is important to update the system to ensure that we have the latest security patches and updates. To do this, run the following commands:
sudo apt update
sudo apt upgrade
To install Mail-in-a-Box, we need to download the installation script and run it. To do this, follow the steps below:
Download the latest Mail-in-a-Box script using wget:
curl -s https://mailinabox.email/setup.sh | sudo -E bash
When prompted, enter your domain name and press enter.
Please enter your email address (e.g. user@example.com) []: example@mail.com
The script will set up the necessary DNS records and configure the server to use Mail-in-a-Box.
Wait for the installation to complete. This usually takes a few minutes, depending on your server's resources.
Once the installation is complete, you can access the Mail-in-a-Box administration console from your web browser. To do this, open your web browser and go to https://<your-domain-name>/admin:
https://example.com/admin
You will be prompted to enter your email address and password. Use the email address and password you provided during the installation process.
Mail-in-a-Box is a powerful and easy-to-use email solution that allows you to host your own email server. By following the steps outlined in this tutorial, you should be able to install and start using Mail-in-a-Box on your MXLinux Latest server.
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