Homebox is an open-source email server that can run in a container environment. In this tutorial, we’ll guide you through the steps of installing Homebox on NetBSD.
Before installing Homebox, you need to have the following prerequisites:
First, you need to install Docker and Compose binaries. Follow the official documentation for installing Docker on NetBSD and installing Compose on NetBSD.
Run the following command to install Git:
sudo pkgin install git
Clone the Homebox repository using Git:
git clone https://github.com/progmaticltd/homebox.git
Change directory to “homebox” and rename the “.env.sample” file to “.env”:
cd homebox
mv .env.sample .env
Edit the “.env” file and set your desired configuration. Note that some of the configuration options are mandatory for Homebox to function properly.
Use the command below to start Homebox:
sudo docker-compose up -d
This command will start Homebox in detached mode. Wait for a few minutes for Homebox to start properly.
After Homebox starts, you can verify it by visiting its web interface. Open your web browser and go to http://localhost:9000. You should see the Homebox login page.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Homebox on NetBSD. You can use this tutorial as a starting point to learn more about Homebox and customize it to fit your needs.
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