How to Install Mailcow on NetBSD

In this tutorial, we will cover the steps required to install Mailcow on NetBSD, a free and open-source operating system. Mailcow is a popular mail server platform with features such as auto-configuring webmail clients, anti-spam solutions, and integrated anti-virus scanning.

Prerequisites

Before you proceed, make sure to have the following:

• A working installation of NetBSD.
• Root access to the system.
• Basic knowledge of the command-line interface.

Installation

Follow these steps carefully to install Mailcow on NetBSD:

1. Open the Terminal and type the following command to clone the Mailcow repository:

git clone https://github.com/mailcow/mailcow-dockerized

2. Change the directory to mailcow-dockerized:

cd mailcow-dockerized

3. Run the following command to start the installation:

./generate_config.sh

4. Once the script has generated the configuration files, run:

docker-compose up -d

5. Wait some minutes for the Mailcow containers to start.

6. If you are having issues with the installation, check for logs in the container:

docker logs mailcowdockerized_redis_1
docker logs mailcowdockerized_mailcow_1

7. Navigate to your server's IP at port 80 or 443 to access Mailcow's interface.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have covered the steps required to install Mailcow on NetBSD. Remember to have root access to the system and perform a full backup before making any changes. If you encounter any issues, refer to the official documentation or search through the Mailcow GitHub repository for solutions.

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