vSMTP is a Mail Transfer Agent (MTA) developed by Viridit, which provides a secure and reliable platform for sending and receiving emails. Here's how you can install vSMTP on your Ubuntu server:
Visit the vSMTP website at https://viridit.com/vsmtp-mail-transfer-agent/, and download the package for Ubuntu.
Before installing vSMTP, it is recommended to install some dependencies. Use the following command to install them:
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install openssl stunnel4 libsasl2-2 libsasl2-modules ca-certificates dbus
Use dpkg to install the vSMTP package:
sudo dpkg -i vsmtp-x.x.x.deb
Here x.x.x refers to the version number of the vSMTP package that you downloaded.
The configuration files for vSMTP are located in the directory /etc/vsmtp/. You can modify these files to suit your requirements.
After configuring vSMTP, you can start the vSMTP service using the following command:
sudo service vsmtp start
Alternatively, you can use systemctl to start the vSMTP service:
sudo systemctl start vsmtp
You have successfully installed vSMTP on your Ubuntu server. Now you can use vSMTP as your Mail Transfer Agent for sending and receiving emails. If you face any issues during the installation process, you can refer to the vSMTP documentation or contact Viridit support for assistance.
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