Sendmail is an open-source email solution that helps in the transmission of emails over the internet. It is very reliable and easy to use. In this tutorial, we will learn how to install Sendmail on POP! OS latest.
Before we start installing Sendmail on POP! OS latest, make sure you have the following:
The first step in installing Sendmail is to update the system packages. Launch the terminal on your system and run the following command:
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade
This command will update and upgrade all the installed packages on your system.
Once your system is updated, you can start installing Sendmail on your POP! OS latest. run the following command in your terminal:
sudo apt install sendmail
This command will install the Sendmail on your system. During the installation, you will be prompted to configure some settings for Sendmail.
After the installation, it is essential to configure Sendmail to send and receive emails. Execute the following command in the terminal:
sudo sendmailconfig
This command will prompt you to answer some questions related to your system’s hostname and domain name. After you have answered all the questions, the Sendmail configuration process will be complete.
Now that you have installed and configured Sendmail on POP! OS latest, you can test it by sending an email to your email address. Execute the following command in your terminal:
echo "This is a test email" | mail -s "Test email" your_email@domain.com
Replace ‘your_email@domain.com’ with your email address. You should receive the email within a few minutes.
That’s it! You have successfully installed Sendmail on POP! OS latest. You can now use it to send and receive emails. If you encounter any issues during the Sendmail installation process, go through the steps again and ensure that you follow each step carefully.
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