Courier MTA (Mail Transfer Agent) is a flexible and easy-to-use mail server software that is available for Windows 10 operating system. In this tutorial, we will explain step-by-step how to install Courier MTA on Windows 10.
Before we begin installing the Courier MTA, make sure your system meets the following prerequisites:
Download the Courier MTA package from the official website at https://www.courier-mta.org/download.php.
Extract the downloaded package to the directory of your choice.
Open the Command Prompt as an administrator.
Navigate to the directory where you extracted the Courier MTA package using the cd command. For example, if you extracted the package to C:\Courier, run the following command:
cd C:\Courier
Run the INSTALL.BAT script by running the following command:
INSTALL.BAT
This will start the installation process.
Follow the on-screen instructions to install Courier MTA.
During the installation process, you will be asked to enter the domain name of your mail server. Enter the desired domain name and click "Next".
You will also be asked to enter the IP address of your mail server. Enter the IP address and click "Next".
Select the types of mail services you want Courier MTA to handle. You can select SMTP, POP3, and/or IMAP4.
Once the installation process is complete, you can start the Courier MTA service by running the following command in the Command Prompt:
courier -d
This will start the service in the background.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Courier MTA on Windows 10. You can now configure your mail server according to your requirements.
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