SquirrelMail is a free and open source web-based email client that allows you to access your email from anywhere using just a web browser. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing SquirrelMail on Windows 10.
Requirements:
- Windows 10
- XAMPP (or any other Apache, PHP and MySQL bundle)
- Internet connection
Step 1: Download SquirrelMail
- Go to the official SquirrelMail website (https://squirrelmail.org) and click on the "Download" button.
- Download the latest stable release of SquirrelMail using the link provided.
Step 2: Install XAMPP
- Go to the official XAMPP website (https://www.apachefriends.org/index.html) and download the Windows version of XAMPP.
- Follow the installation instructions provided on the website to complete the installation.
Step 3: Create a SquirrelMail directory
- Open the XAMPP installation folder on your computer.
- Navigate to the "htdocs" folder and create a new folder named "squirrelmail".
- Extract the downloaded SquirrelMail zip file into this folder.
Step 4: Configure SquirrelMail
- Open the "config" folder inside the SquirrelMail directory.
- Copy the "config_default.php" file and rename it to "config.php".
- Open the "config.php" file in a text editor and modify the following settings:
- $domain = 'localhost';
- $imapServerAddress = 'localhost';
- $smtpServerAddress = 'localhost';
- Save the changes.
Step 5: Start Apache and MySQL
- Open the XAMPP control panel on your computer.
- Click on the "Start" button next to "Apache" and "MySQL".
Step 6: Access SquirrelMail
- Open a web browser and navigate to "localhost/squirrelmail".
- You will be directed to the SquirrelMail login page.
- Enter your email address and password to log in and access your email.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed SquirrelMail on Windows 10.
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