Mailcow is a popular open-source mail server tool that allows users to easily set up and manage their own email server. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to install Mailcow on Windows 10.
Before you begin the installation process, you need to ensure that the following requirements are met:
Open the command prompt with administrative privileges.
Type the following command and press enter to download the Mailcow latest version:
git clone https://github.com/mailcow/mailcow-dockerized
After downloading, navigate to the mailcow-dockerized folder by typing the following command:
cd mailcow-dockerized
Run the generate_config.sh file to create the configuration file:
bash generate_config.sh
Follow the on-screen instructions to configure Mailcow.
Once the configuration is complete, start the Mailcow service by typing the following command:
docker-compose up -d
Wait for a few minutes until the Mailcow service is up and running successfully.
Open a web browser and type https://localhost to open the Mailcow web interface.
Log in with your username and password to access the Mailcow dashboard.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed the Mailcow mail server on your Windows 10 machine. You can now start configuring your email accounts and domains.
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