How to Install Postfix on OpenSUSE Latest

Postfix is a popular mail transfer agent that is designed to be secure, reliable, and easy-to-use. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing Postfix on OpenSUSE Latest.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, you should have the following:

Installing Postfix

Follow these steps to install Postfix:

  1. Open a terminal window on your system.

  2. Update the package list by running the command:

    sudo zypper refresh
    
  3. Install Postfix by running the command:

    sudo zypper install postfix
    
  4. During the installation process, you will be prompted to configure Postfix. Use the arrow keys to navigate and select "Internet Site" as the configuration type.

    Postfix Installation

  5. Next, enter the domain name for your mail server. This will be used as the default domain for email addresses.

    Postfix Server Name

  6. The next option is to specify which domains are allowed to use your mail server. You can enter multiple domains separated by a space. If you are not sure, you can leave this field blank.

    Postfix Allowed Domains

  7. You will then be prompted for the name of your mail server. This should be the fully qualified domain name of your server. If you are not sure, you can leave this field blank.

    Postfix Mail Server Name

  8. After entering the mail server name, you will be asked if you want to limit incoming mail to a specific IP range. If you do not have any special needs, it is recommended to leave this field blank.

    Postfix IP Range

  9. Finally, you will be asked to specify any additional parameters. If you are not sure, you can leave this field blank.

    Postfix Additional Parameters

  10. After completing the configuration, Postfix will be installed on your system.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Postfix on OpenSUSE Latest. You can now use this mail transfer agent to send and receive email messages.

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