How to Install vSMTP on Manjaro

vSMTP is a popular Mail Transfer Agent (MTA) that simplifies the process of sending and receiving email messages. In this tutorial, we'll be showing you how to install vSMTP on Manjaro.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, ensure that you have access to a Manjaro system with administrative privileges.

Installation

1. Open a terminal on your Manjaro system.

2. Add the vSMTP repository key to your system by running the following command: sudo pacman-key --recv-keys AA12BED9 && sudo pacman-key --lsign-key AA12BED9.

3. Add the vSMTP repository to your system's list of pacman repositories by running the following command: sudo nano /etc/pacman.conf. At the end of the file, add the following lines:

   [vsmtp]
   SigLevel = Optional TrustAll
   Server = https://vsmtp.mirror.net
   

4. Save and exit the file by pressing CTRL + O followed by CTRL + X.

5. Update your system's package list to include the new repository by running the following command: sudo pacman -Sy.

6. Install vSMTP by running the following command: sudo pacman -S vsmtp.

Configuration

Once you've installed vSMTP, you can configure it to work with your email client or server.

1. Open the vSMTP configuration file by running the following command: sudo nano /etc/vsmtp/vsmtp.conf.
2. Configure the settings according to your needs, such as specifying the hostname, domain name, and IP address.
3. Save and exit the file by pressing CTRL + O followed by CTRL + X.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed and configured vSMTP on your Manjaro system. By completing this tutorial, you've learned how to add a new repository to your system, install a new package using Pacman, and configure an MTA to work with your email client or server.

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