vSMTP is a powerful mail transfer agent that allows you to send and receive emails easily. If you are using MXLinux Latest, you can install vSMTP easily.
In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing vSMTP from https://viridit.com/vsmtp-mail-transfer-agent/ on MXLinux Latest.
Before you begin, make sure you have the following:
Follow these steps to install vSMTP on MXLinux Latest:
Open the terminal by pressing Ctrl + Alt + T on your keyboard.
Install the dependencies required for vSMTP using the following command:
sudo apt-get install build-essential zlib1g-dev libssl-dev libmysqlclient-dev
Download the vSMTP package from https://viridit.com/vsmtp-mail-transfer-agent/ by clicking the Download button.
Extract the package using the following command:
tar -xvf vsmtp-1.0.0.tar.gz
Navigate to the extracted directory using the following command:
cd vsmtp-1.0.0
Compile and install vSMTP using the following commands:
./configure
make
sudo make install
Verify the installation by running the following command:
vsmtp -version
This will display the version number of vSMTP installed on your system.
Configure vSMTP according to your needs by editing the configuration file at /usr/local/etc/vsmtp.conf.
Start the vSMTP service using the following command:
sudo systemctl start vsmtp.service
You can also enable the service to start automatically at system boot using the following command:
sudo systemctl enable vsmtp.service
Note: You may need to adjust firewall or network settings to allow vSMTP traffic.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed vSMTP on your MXLinux Latest system. You can now use vSMTP to send and receive emails with ease.
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