Cyrus IMAP is an email platform designed to provide an open-source, scalable, and secure email solution. This tutorial will guide you through the steps to install Cyrus IMAP on OpenSUSE Latest.
Before installing Cyrus IMAP, it is necessary to update the system to the latest version.
sudo zypper update
Enter the root password when prompted.
Install the Cyrus IMAP package using the following command.
sudo zypper install cyrus-imapd
Press y to confirm the installation and enter the root password when prompted.
After the installation of Cyrus IMAP, start the service using the following command.
sudo systemctl start cyrus-imapd.service
To verify the installation of Cyrus IMAP, use the command below.
sudo systemctl status cyrus-imapd.service
If Cyrus IMAP is running correctly, the command will return a status message indicating that the service is active.
Cyrus IMAP comes with a default configuration. However, it is recommended that you configure it to match your specific needs.
The main configuration file is located in /etc/imapd.conf. Use your preferred text editor to modify the configuration.
To apply changes to the configuration, restart the Cyrus IMAP service using the command below.
sudo systemctl restart cyrus-imapd.service
In this tutorial, we have walked through the steps to install and configure the Cyrus IMAP package on OpenSUSE Latest. You can now proceed to configure your mail server to start sending and receiving emails.
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