How to Install Wildduck on Void Linux

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:

Prerequisites

• A working installation of Void Linux
• A non-root user with sudo privileges

Step 1: Update packages and repositories

Ensure that your system is up to date by running the following command:

sudo xbps-install -Su

Step 2: Install Node.js

Install Node.js, required for running Wildduck:

sudo xbps-install -S nodejs

Step 3: Install MariaDB

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

Step 4: Install Wildduck

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

Step 5: Configure Wildduck

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.

Step 6: Start Wildduck

Start Wildduck using the following command:

npm start

You now have a working installation of Wildduck on Void Linux.

Conclusion

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!

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