WildDuck is an open-source mail server, which can be used to send and receive emails securely. In this tutorial, we will be discussing how to install WildDuck on NetBSD.
WildDuck requires Node.js installed on your system to run. To install Node.js and npm, run the following command as root:
# pkgin install nodejs
You can download WildDuck from the official download page or clone the repository from the wildduck">WildDuck GitHub repository. In this tutorial, we will be cloning the repository from GitHub.
# git clone https://github.com/technicalguru/wildduck.git
WildDuck has several dependencies that need to be installed before it can run. To install the dependencies, navigate to the WildDuck directory and run the following command:
# cd wildduck
# npm install
Before running WildDuck, you need to configure it according to your requirements. Navigate to the WildDuck directory and edit the config.js file.
# cd wildduck
# nano config.js
In this file, you will find several default configuration modes, such as development, production, and test. Choose the configuration mode that suits your needs and configure the settings as per your requirements.
To run WildDuck, navigate to the WildDuck directory and execute the following command:
# cd wildduck
# npm start
WildDuck will start running on your system. You can access the web interface of WildDuck by opening the following URL in your web browser - http://localhost:8080
Congratulations! You have successfully installed WildDuck on your NetBSD-based system. You can now start using WildDuck to send and receive emails securely.
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