How to Install Mailu on Windows 10

Mailu is an open-source email server that offers a secure and customizable server setup. It provides all the necessary features for both individuals and businesses looking to set up their email service.

In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install Mailu on your Windows 10 machine.

Prerequisites

Before we install Mailu, ensure that your Windows 10 machine meets the following prerequisites:

Installation Steps

Follow these steps to install Mailu on Windows 10:

  1. Open the Command Prompt as an Administrator. To do this, right-click on the Start button and select "Command Prompt (Admin)".

  2. In the Command Prompt, navigate to the directory where you want to install Mailu.

  3. Clone the Mailu project to your machine by running the following command:

git clone https://github.com/Mailu/Mailu.git
  1. Change your directory to the Mailu folder:
cd Mailu
  1. Run the following command to set up the Virtual Machine:
vagrant up
  1. Once the virtual machine is up and running, you can access the Mailu web interface at https://localhost:8443/.

  2. When accessing the web interface for the first time, your browser may warn you about a security certificate. Ignore this warning and proceed to the website.

  3. On the Mailu web interface, create a new user account with admin privileges.

  4. Setup your domain name, email address, and MX records on the Mailu interface.

  5. Set up email accounts for your users.

And that's it! You have installed Mailu on your Windows 10 machine. You can now start using it to send and receive emails securely.

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