Installing Chasquid on Void Linux

Chasquid is a lightweight SMTP server written in Go, designed to be simple to configure and operate. This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing Chasquid on a Void Linux system.

Prerequisites

Before installing Chasquid, you need to ensure that the following requirements are met:

• A working installation of Void Linux
• Superuser (root) privileges

Installation

The installation process for Chasquid is straightforward and only requires a few simple steps:

1. Update the package manager:

xbps-install -S

2. Install the required packages:

xbps-install -y go git

3. Clone the Chasquid repository:

git clone https://github.com/blitiri/chasquid.git

4. Navigate to the Chasquid directory:

cd chasquid

5. Compile and install Chasquid:

make && sudo make install

6. Create the Chasquid configuration directory:

sudo mkdir /etc/chasquid

7. Copy the default configuration file:

sudo cp config.example /etc/chasquid/chasquid.conf

Configuration

The default configuration file is located in /etc/chasquid/chasquid.conf. You can modify this file to suit your needs, or copy it to a new location and make your modifications there.

There are several important configuration options to consider, including:

• ListenAddr: The IP address and port that Chasquid should listen on.
• QueueDir: The directory where received email messages are stored.
• LogDir: The directory where log messages are stored.
• TLS: Configuration options for enabling and configuring TLS encryption.

Once you have made your modifications, save the configuration file and exit.

Running Chasquid

To start Chasquid, use the following command:

sudo chasquid

You can also start Chasquid as a systemd unit by creating the following file:

sudo nano /etc/systemd/system/chasquid.service

Then, add the following content to the file:

[Unit]
Description=Chasquid SMTP server
After=network.target

[Service]
ExecStart=/usr/local/bin/chasquid
PIDFile=/run/chasquid.pid
UMask=0077
Restart=on-failure

[Install]
WantedBy=multi-user.target

Save the file and start the service using the following command:

sudo systemctl enable chasquid && sudo systemctl start chasquid

Chasquid will now be running as a background process, ready to receive and send email messages.

Conclusion

Chasquid is a simple and lightweight SMTP server that is easy to configure and use. By following the steps outlined in this tutorial, you should now have a working installation of Chasquid on your Void Linux system. If you encounter any issues, please consult the official Chasquid documentation or seek help from the developer community.

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