Wildduck is an open-source platform aimed at providing a reliable email server for your organization or personal use. Here's a step-by-step guide on installing Wildduck on Void Linux:
Ensure that your system is up to date by running the following command:
sudo xbps-install -Su
Install Node.js, required for running Wildduck:
sudo xbps-install -S nodejs
Install and configure MariaDB, required for storing user information:
sudo xbps-install -S mariadb mariadb-client
sudo mysql_install_db --user=mysql --basedir=/usr --datadir=/var/lib/mysql
sudo systemctl enable mariadb
sudo systemctl start mariadb
Clone the Wildduck repository using the following command:
git clone https://github.com/wildducktheories/wildduck.git
Change your current working directory to the cloned repository:
cd wildduck
Install the required dependencies using npm:
npm install --only=prod
Copy the sample configuration files:
cp conf/*.sample conf/*.json
Edit the configuration files using your preferred text editor:
vi conf/smtp.json
vi conf/oauth.json
Replace the values in the configuration files with your organization's information.
Start Wildduck using the following command:
npm start
You now have a working installation of Wildduck on Void Linux.
This guide has outlined the steps required to install Wildduck on Void Linux. With a little bit of configuration, you can have a reliable email server up and running in no time!
If you want to self-host in an easy, hands free way, need an external IP address, or simply want your data in your own hands, give IPv6.rs a try!
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