How to Install MailHog on Void Linux

MailHog is a popular open-source tool for testing email services. Here's how you can install it on Void Linux:

Prerequisites

Before we dive into the installation process, make sure that you have the following prerequisites:

• A working internet connection
• Root access to your system
• Basic knowledge of the command-line interface

Installation

1. Start by opening your Terminal application on your Void Linux machine.

2. Use the following command to update the system package list:

xbps-install -S

3. Install Go if it is not already present on your system, using the following command:

xbps-install go

4. Next, use the following command to install Git:

xbps-install git

5. Clone the MailHog repository using Git:

git clone https://github.com/mailhog/MailHog.git

6. Change your working directory to the cloned repository:

cd MailHog

7. Use the following command to build the MailHog binary:

go build

8. Once the build process is completed, just execute the MailHog binary:

./MailHog

Now, you can open your web browser and access the MailHog user interface by navigating to http://localhost:8025/.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed MailHog on Void Linux. You can now use it to test and debug email services with ease.

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