Mutt is an open-source email client that runs on Linux, macOS, and other UNIX-like systems. In this tutorial, we will discuss how to install Mutt on the POP! OS latest version. Follow the step-by-step guide below:
Before installing Mutt, it is essential to update your system packages. Type the following command in the terminal window:
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade
Mutt requires some dependencies to work properly. Type the following command to install them:
sudo apt install mutt libssl-dev
After installing the dependencies, you need to configure Mutt by creating a configuration file. Use the following command to create a new configuration file:
mkdir -p ~/.mutt/cache ~/.mutt/backup
touch ~/.mutt/muttrc
Next, open the configuration file with your preferred text editor:
nano ~/.mutt/muttrc
SMTP is a protocol used for sending emails. You can configure it in Mutt to send emails through your email provider's SMTP server. Add the following lines to your configuration file:
set realname = "Your Name"
set from = "your-email@domain.com"
set smtp_url = "smtps://your-email@domain.com@smtp.gmail.com:465/"
set smtp_pass = "your-email-password"
Replace the "Your Name," "your-email@domain.com," and "your-email-password" with your actual information.
After configuring Mutt, it's time to test it. Type the following command to start Mutt:
mutt
If everything is working fine, you should see the Mutt interface. To compose a new email, press "m" and enter your email address, subject, and message. To quit Mutt, press "q."
We hope this tutorial helped you install Mutt on the POP! OS latest version. Mutt is a powerful email client that can improve your email productivity. Enjoy exploring Mutt's advanced features!
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